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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: royboycv on March 07, 2013, 02:56:04 pm

Title: Head set size ?
Post by: royboycv on March 07, 2013, 02:56:04 pm

Hi ,yes yet another question i should know the answer to , what size does the Pro-Flex X-PX frame run is it a 1 1/8" threadless ? Also i am going to try to do the swing arm upgrade ,any body tryed needle roller bearings ? Or do they not make them in the right sizes 22x13x? so you donnt have to ream out the arm ! lets get this thing on the dirt .

Title: Re: Head set size ?
Post by: petes97857 on March 07, 2013, 11:59:51 pm

Hi there
Good to see you have got your frame and are staring the build.

Yes it's a 11/8" Threadless/Ahead type.
You will need to decide what forks and stem you will be using so you can work out the steerer tube length and stack height you will need.

There are a few good descriptions of how to do this job on Park Tools and Cane Creeks or other headset makers sites.

If you are unsure get a pro to fit it if you get your sums wrong you might ruin a set of forks or your frame.

It is a simple job but take your time.

I would recommend a sealed cartridge type bearing headset

Pete

Title: Re: Head set size ?
Post by: royboycv on March 08, 2013, 07:39:10 am

Hi ,yes thanks for that ,but what of the bearings for the swinging arm ?has any body done this mod on a Pro-Flex X-PX frame ,it looks like the mod as done before on outher model frames will not work on this one ,p.s. GIRVIN 2 forks (black)