My bike has a 1-1/8" threadless headset on it, and I'm going to be replacing the fork soon. I'd like to leave the lower race on the existing fork just in case I want to put the bike back as original.
Is it possible to buy just a lower race by itself (for the new fork)? Are they universal (i.e. will the lower race from one 1-1/8" aheadset naturally work with the rest of an aheadset from another brand) or do I have to get it from the same model and manufacturer?
I'm trying not to spend a fortune on this and would appreciate any advice. Thanks!
