Couple questions on the Worksman Newsboy frame

[93EXCivic]

So having gotten distracted buying a mountain bike (Niner WFO9) and building a BMX (Sunday Soundwave), finally coming round to start gathering parts to do a klunker build. I have a line on a fork I want to use but I wanted to make sure it would fit. I am planning on ordering one of the raw frames. The Newsboy frame uses a 1in headset right? Could someone measure the axle to crown width of a stock fork?

Also what is the outer diameter of the seat tube (for the clamp)?

 

[Rat Rod]

From what I understand, you have to make sure you buy a 1" headset with 32.5mm bearing cups. I'm running one of these Neco sealed bearing sets from Porkchop BMX on mine...



The seat post clamp is a 1" (25.4mm) clamp.

Not sure about the fork measurement...don't have one on hand.

Maybe @The Renaissance Man can measure his.

 

[93EXCivic]

I wonder if I can find a threadless headset with those size bearing cups. The fork is a 1in threadless fork (Kona P2).

 

[Phil Fink]

I thought that Worksman NY used an odd 33mm cups 1" headset.
Maybe similar to Ross-Chain bikes from NY(?).
http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/need-help-with-parts.101559/#post-1025352
http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/wierd-headset-tribulations.39532/

I use an aluminum (GT 2-bolt) clamp about 1" ID also.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

It was a little tricky getting an exact measurement but my best estimate is that from the top of the axle slot to the crown race is 16.25 inches on a brand new stock Worksman fork.

 

[93EXCivic]

It was a little tricky getting an exact measurement but my best estimate is that from the top of the axle slot to the crown race is 16.25 inches on a brand new stock Worksman fork.

Excellent. That is about the same length as the Kona P2.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Great, glad it'll work for you.

Looking forward to seeing your project, be sure to start a build journal so we can track your progress!

 

[93EXCivic]

Will do. I am just starting to gather parts and I have no idea how long it will take me to get all the parts together.

 

[jamesdart]

You can convert them to 1-1/8 thread less if you wanted to go that route.
The Worksman cup size is weird. Bigger than old school Schwann from what I remember. I think I have some loose cups around if you wanted me to measure them.
RatRod did you have to shim that headset?

 

[jamesdart]

Worksman cup size is weird. From what I remember it’s larger than a Chicago Schwinn. You can convert it to 1-1/8 if you wanted. I have a bunch of Worksman cruisers, I converted one to 1-1/8 threadleas and it is solid!

 

[Dizzle Problems]

You’ll prob want the retro Ryder headset from atomic cycles. It’s the only 1 1/8 - 1 inch headset I’m aware of.

http://www.genuinebicycleproducts.com/parts.html

 

[Bigcam59]

You’ll prob want the retro Ryder headset from atomic cycles. It’s the only 1 1/8 - 1 inch headset I’m aware of.

http://www.genuinebicycleproducts.com/parts.html

I've used this headset myself, worked great for me.

 

[Rat Rod]

RatRod did you have to shim that headset?

Nope...it seemed to fit fairly well.

 

[Rat Rod]

You could always run one of these as well if you're set on a threadless stem...

 

[93EXCivic]

That is interesting on converting to 1 1/8".

 

[jamesdart]

Maybe Worksman changed the headtube size?