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[Closed] Angleset headsets...the wrong way around?

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Anyone tried it? Long story short, I need a new headset but the only aftermarket one is a workscompents 1°.

The current head angle is 66° which is ample. I'm wondering if 67° would suit my needs more than 65°.


 
Posted : 04/12/2016 8:18 am
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Can't see why it wouldn't work


 
Posted : 04/12/2016 8:40 am
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I need a new headset but the only aftermarket one is a workscompents 1°.

Huh?

It will work fine, just wondering why you can only use that one?


 
Posted : 04/12/2016 9:13 am
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I assume its something like a Canyon version? If it is then you'll actually only gain 0.5 degrees, as the stack height change slackens it by 0.5 on its own.


 
Posted : 04/12/2016 10:44 am
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Yeah, its an oddball frame. 62mm bottom cup so I can only find the original fsa with shite unsealed bearings or a works components 1° minimum.

Other option is to see if someone can make me some shims for a more normal headset.


 
Posted : 04/12/2016 12:16 pm
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I had some reducer cups in a Giant Trance that made it run a more conventional headset. No idea where they were from as I got the frame second hand. Shouldn't be too difficult to get some made up but could be pricey if they end up being custom.


 
Posted : 04/12/2016 12:25 pm
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if the upper and lower cups are offset, I'd have thought that running either one of them the "other" way should pretty much retain your original haed-angle


 
Posted : 04/12/2016 12:27 pm
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Should work as long as the fork clears the down tube


 
Posted : 04/12/2016 12:31 pm
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If you're running 66, 65 feels a lot more like 66 than 67 does. In terms of climbing, it makes a marginal difference.

Works components will knock you up custom headsets if you ask them nicely, at least, they used to.


 
Posted : 04/12/2016 12:38 pm