Antique Lug-Frame Colson: Under-Sized Headset & Fork

[prewarmachine]

Hoping to find a headset with OD cups that are 1.17" or about 1 11/64. It's for a 1930ish Colson. Patina is better in this case. Will potentially buy complete fork with headset if available. Let me know what you have! Thanks!

 

[prewarmachine]

Still on the lookout. 1 1/8" cups should work for this application. If you have something I'd be happy to take a look. Fork and headset is almost preferred.
This is a picture of the original fork.

 

[zedsn]

I have a 30's colson fork with head set that is still on the bike if you are interested let me know.

 

[prewarmachine]

I'd be curious to see it and to know how much.
Thanks for messaging!

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Sounds like a Colson Lug frame.
Both the headset and the bottom bracket cups may have been undersize, compared to standards on most classic bikes.

1-1/8" refers to the cup/head tube interface - not a typical 1-1/8" mountain bike or fat cruiser steerer tube O.D.

Recommend changing the title of the thread to read, "Antique Lug-Frame Colson: Under-Sized Headset & Fork".

 

[zedsn]

Doesn’t sound like it would suit your needs then . Have a nice weekend.

 

[prewarmachine]

Archie you are spot on. I just noticed in the picture that off to the right, you can see the neck of the lugged frame. I'll revise and see if that helps the cause.
Zedsn, thanks for the reply and trying to help me out!

 

[C M Gerlach]

Step through frame.....lugged colson......maybe undersized.