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Integrated headset question (probably stupid etc.)

12 posts & 5 voices | Started 4 months ago by DezB | Latest reply from Rusty Mac

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DezB - Member

Trying to find a replacement semi-integrated headset for a hack Carrera bought on Ebay.
So many different sizes available. Can someone linkme to the one I need on CRC please?
Here's the one removed

Presume 44mm Internal diameter. Does OD matter?

This one? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15888

thanks v much.

Posted 4 months ago #
DezB - Member

Ha, a bike question too hard for you lot eh?

Posted 4 months ago #
robhughes - Member

Here you go.
Something to get you teeth into
http://bicycleheadsets.com/uploads/SHIS_PR_TECH_DOCUMENT_v2__3_.pdf

Posted 4 months ago #
DezB - Member

Cheers Rob. A right load of old SHIS eh?

Posted 4 months ago #
Elfinsafety - Member

This Hope guide is quite helpful:

http://www.hopetech.com/webtop/modules/_repository/documents/HOPEHEADSETS2011Web.pdf

What you need is an 'Integral' headset as distinct from an 'Integrated' one, where the bearings pop directly into the frame. Yours is one where the cups sit right inside an oversized headtube.

Posted 4 months ago #
robhughes - Member

I know freaks you out doesn't it.
44mm semi headset me thinks...

Posted 4 months ago #
bigdugsbaws - Member

Hope?

Posted 4 months ago #
Rusty Mac - Member

Dez, I realise this is for a hack bike but i have used this model of FSA headset in the past and was plesently impressed by it

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=51070

Philconci-noncence has it now as I had bought a spare and then changed to be able to fit tapered forks on my bike so sold the spare to him earlier this year.

The main reason I am recommending the extra bit of spend on this one is the cups are really sturdy on that model (I just replaced the bearings in the one that was fitted when i got the bike) and then the bearings are cane creek standard bearings that can be got for about £8 each when the ones supplied die.

Posted 4 months ago #
robhughes - Member

Dez...Your right with the one you linked to crc bud...

Posted 4 months ago #
DezB - Member

Cheers all. Rusty - the FSA one is out of stock.
I've ordered the cheapest
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=57956

Posted 4 months ago #
robhughes - Member

They look good those do dez.
Think i,ll replace the crappy stock one on my spicy with one of those.
Can't go wrong for that money..

Posted 4 months ago #
Rusty Mac - Member

Didn't notice that, sure you'll be fine with the cheaper one.

Can i suggest you note down the numbers on the bearings when you get them as they get worn over time and when you need to replace them you will struggle to read them.

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