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@eoinmc
Hello,
I spent the most part of yesterday evening trying to install a new one inch threaded headset onto a 80's(ish) Bob Jackson frame, to no avail. Two problems...
The crown race doesn't seem like it'll fit. I've installed a good few before, I know it involves liberal use of a hammer, but this one wouldn't seem to budge at all.
While trying to screw on the adjustable race, I just ended up starting to rethread the fork, it wouldn't go. The threads do seem pretty old and worn anyway. Bear in mind that the headset I removed was one of those old ones that's neither 1" or 1 & 1/8".
So is it possible that the an older fork isn't compatible with a newer headset? Also, could the threads on the fork be worn beyond use/repair? Should I just get a new fork?
Any advice appreciated, cheers!