There may be more then just the two but there is at least two. 27.0 and 26.4. Before you do any thing get it measured and find out what you have. The tool to cut it is very pricey you may need to take it to a shop and have it cut. But, this will change the originality you may want to think about that too. I have a pile of old head sets in box here that may fit. So please measure it first. Good luck. Steven Willis 1778 East Second Street Scotch Plains NJ 07076 908-322-3330 http://www.thebikestand.com
> I just had this same problem. Discovered that the fork crown race comes in
> more than one size. You can either find a headset to match the fork crown,
> or do what I did and have the fork crown cut to match the headset.
>
> Here's a link to the Park tools site with instructions:
> http://www.parktool.com/
>
> Fred
> **********************************
> Fred Yavorsky
> Jenkintown, PA
> fred@twistcomm.com
> http://twistcomm.com/
>
>
> > From: Michael Davies <msdavi59@yahoo.com>
> > Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:26:03 -0700 (PDT)
> > To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> > Subject: [CR]Headset size question
> >
> > Is there something fundamentally different in size
> > between a 1" headset on older English bikes and the 1"
> > headsets currently available? I recently retrieved
> > several of my old bike frames (from childhood) from my
> > parents basement as I wanted to ride fixed gear and
> > this seemed the most economical way to go about it.
> > Among these frames are a Viking (1950's vintage, I
> > think) and a Claud Butler (early 1940's I think).
> > Unfortunately, both these frames were missing their
> > headsets, and when I attempted to use a 1" headset I
> > had on hand (from a totalled 1989 Trek 1500) I
> > discovered the bottom race would not fit the fork on
> > either bike...the diameter of the raised section at
> > the bottom of the fork is slightly bigger than the
> > internal diameter of the race, meaning the race would
> > have to stretch quite a bit to get it on there. I've
> > solved the problem temporarily by installing the Trek
> > fork and headset in the Viking....I now have a rather
> > Frankensteinish looking bike with a hideous looking
> > frame and creaking 60 year old 27" rear wheel with BH
> > airlite flip-flop hub, attached to a spiffy looking
> > front fork and 700c front wheel. It rides nicely
> > though.
> > Am I overlooking something in getting the current
> > headset to fit the old forks and if not, does anyone
> > have the correct headset for sale? I'd really like to
> > get the Claud Butler back on the road as it has great
> > sentimental value to me.
> >
> > Thanks Mike Davies
> > St Louis
> >
> >
> >
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