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Author Topic: Need help with headset cups for Vector 2  (Read 2573 times)

KC-RUNNER

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Need help with headset cups for Vector 2
« on: February 12, 2010, 06:26:26 am »
I am fitting a frame with a VECTOR 2 forkset  serial #024433.  Frame is 1 1/8 inch and the VECTOR 2 is 1 inch.  I have the reducer bushings for the frame.  What type, size, etc bearing cups do I need??  The VECTOR bearings are caged roller.
I alos need elastomers.  Is there a supplier here in the states??? 

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Re: Need help with headset cups for Vector 2
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2010, 09:24:33 am »
Though the Vector 2 had a 1" steerer, check out to see where the lower crown mounts...is there a step that would make it right for a 1 1/8 headset? If so, that's what you need, 1 1/8 headset.

All my Vector steerers have this step...on top you still use a 1 1/8 headset, but there's a spacer that you use to make the steerer seem like 1 1/8 to the headset...essentially a split, stepped spacer. See anything like that?

As for elastomers, there is Rapid Descent Scotland...but of course they're in Scotland. There is supposedly a maker in the US as well...they were mentioned in the last issue of Mountain Bike Action with a picture of a 955...but it's hard to recommend anyone but Callum because of his dedication to our group.

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Re: Need help with headset cups for Vector 2
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2010, 12:31:56 pm »
Hi you answered my question. There is a split spacer or bushing at the top bearing and the bottom bearing. 

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Re: Need help with headset cups for Vector 2
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2010, 01:27:50 pm »
this guy might make elastomers for you www.suspensionforkparts.com US based, heard good things.
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