Looking for a light 1" fork expander.

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Bogan
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by Bogan

Wouldn't mind an answer to this as well. I am rebuilding an older bike with a 1" fork.
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by Wingnut

I've been searching for ages and still haven't found anything decent...

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I believe J&L make an expander for a 1" fork as well.

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Glad I could help!

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by Wingnut

Any reviews on the J&L expanders?

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cadence90
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by cadence90

Wingnut wrote:Any reviews on the J&L expanders?

I don't have experience with the expander, but all the other J&L products I have ordered have been good.
I ordered from this seller; fast shipping (to USA) and a very nice guy: J&L 1" expander.

There are a bunch of FSA on eBay, but I don't know the weight: FSA 1" expander.

Finally, this one by Ti Cycles looks very sturdy, but heavy at claimed 45g. The bolt could be replaced of course: Ti Cycles 1" expander.
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by kode54

Wingnut wrote:Any reviews on the J&L expanders?


they work as well as the Extralite ones that they copy. no complaints.

i have one in the IndyFab bike. i have a lighter EE Cycle top cap in the Parlee and AX Vial Evo D.
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by Wingnut

I just ordered one for my Merlin Extralight...

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by Wingnut

Can anyone recommend a light stem cap in 1"?

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by Wingnut

Juanmoretime wrote:Image

A little something showed up today from China. I won't be installling until next week but will give some feedback. The expander does seem pretty well made.


I've installed mine...not too impressed so far, I had to really tighten mine to stop it spinning. I wouldn't be surprised if I see that sharp edge has marked or dug into my steerer either... :(

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by AJS914

I bought a 1 1/8" J&L for my Colnago C59 and it was too large for the fork.

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