I have an aluminium frame and fork that I want to swap for a steel frame for more comfort. I've found a really nice one that's affordable.
My main concern is that, although my head tube takes a straight steerer tube fork, it is quite large and looks similar to tapered head tube.
If I fit a crown race on the new steel fork, would it end up being too skinny from the base of the crown race or leaving a gap? Could dirt or mud get into the head tube and bearings and cause problems later on?
I've seen another fork that has a lip which would probably match the size of the head tube better, but I just don't like the look of it.
Pic 1-2: Fork I like
Pic 3-4: My headtub and fork
Pic 5-6: second option
Not sure if I explained this correctly, sorry English is not my first language. Appreciate any suggestions A
by RevolutionaryBrush56