No, I think Harvey's right.
Our (Nikki's and Mine) Follis came with one of these, it's a french tandem standard and your local shop can order them from Mel Pinto. I measured it several times and this size is very close but in no way directly compatible with 1 1/8" MTB headsets.
I reamed the headtube out for a 1 1/8" headset and had a local builder/ machinist/fabricator friend ad a little brass to the threaded part of the steerer. We cut new threads for the 1 1/8" headset and it works perfect.
On a side note when selecting a stem the french (22.0) felt a bit sloppy. The good to better quality 22.2 stems in the drawer fit nicely but wouldn't fit the locknut on the original french headset. With the 11/8" headset in place there was a bit of a gap filled nicely with an "o" ring and a bit of grease.
Gene Powell Rad Finishes Portland, Oregon USA
On Sep 28, 2009, at 7:20 AM, Harvey Sachs wrote:
> I have no reason to doubt the esteemed Mr. Freitas, except to note
> that I'm pretty sure that the Schwinn Town & Country was not 1-1/8.
> I've always thought it to be some obscure French standard, but could
> be wrong on both counts.
>
> harvey sachs
> mcLean va
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> Bob Freitas wrote:
> I probably have some pieces but its just 1 1/8 headset ala
> MTB..................should be available at your corner bike shop. I
> think all oversize tandem headsets are the same.My Follis has a
> headset
> I got from the Taylor brothers via Fulton St Cyclery in SF.