I have an older straight 1 1/8 headtube frame that I am trying to keep going with modern parts. And it is not possible to use a tapered headtube with a special headset either (already checked for compatibility). With the frame being straight headtube, it limits the fork choice.
I am currently using a Manitou Circus Expert, which is the best straight steerer DJ fork on the market right now. However, the spring is digging into the stanchion from the inside, and will likely need a replacement soon if I keep riding like this. I am not quite happy that my Manitou fork is needinng a major repair soon within the 3 years I have ridden this fork for. I am wanting to try a Marzocchi DJ fork, except it does not come in a straight steerer from factory.
I was wondering if it would be possible to use a straight 1 1/8 crown steerer unit from a late model Marzocchi DJ1 (2012-2015ish) then somehow try to combine with the lower and the internals from a new Marzocchi DJ, to create a straight steerer Marzocchi DJ. Do you think this is a possiblity?
I cannot imagine there are big differences from an old Marzocchi DJ1 and new Marzocchi DJ forks.