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The lower "cup" for the headset - is that:
A)a reducer with a normal headset cup and bearing in [b]or[/b]
B)is it a larger 1.5-1 1/8 headset cup with bearing in?

How could i fit this
[url= http://www.bikeoutlet.co.uk/products/Sunline_V1_Reducer_Headset_1_5_to_1_1_8th-675-69.html ]Sunline headset[/url]


 
Posted : 06/09/2009 8:36 pm
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Posted : 07/09/2009 7:15 am
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the original is a FSA orbit Z, so you could fit that but bear in mind you'd lose between 5-10mm from the lower stack height which will drop the front by that amount. Whether it'll be noticeable depends on the individual.


 
Posted : 07/09/2009 8:06 am
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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/FSA_Orbit_Z_-_No_9_Mcup_Aheadset/5360038629/

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Posted : 07/09/2009 10:53 am
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That lower piece is a spacer and cup all in one so that you don't swipe the tops off your forks in a crash. The lower measures about 18mm deep, so depending on your forks you may be able to take it out and fit a different headset with not such a big lower height and get away with it. If you've got Pikes then it's likely that you'll need to stick with the Cannondale part. Just get a new bottom bearing race - I think any FSA sealed cartridge will fit.

I seem to remember Dusty Lilac saying he had Fox Float 36 forks and a different headset to the OE one and it [i]just[/i] cleared.

Here - http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/prophet-and-fork-crowns


 
Posted : 07/09/2009 1:51 pm