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ok, my carrera fury came with a basic headset.... the bearings are internal.

is there any reason why i couldnt change this to a headset like [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=275 ]THIS ONE[/url] ???

total noob question i know so please be gentle


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 11:09 am
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you probably cant as the headset will be integrated or semi-integrated by the sounds of it.


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 11:12 am
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🙁 damn.

what does integrated or semi integrated mean in dumb persons terms?


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 11:15 am
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This link is very very usefull http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=68
That FSA Pig wont fit as the bearings are external.


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 11:18 am
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bearings sit inside the headtube rather that outside. basically the internal diameter of your headtube will be too wide to fit a headset like you have pictured.

there are decent semi-integrated headsets on the market if you want to buy a new one though.


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 11:18 am
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erm, isn't this something you can do with the '44mm headsets'... ?

they fit in a 'semi integrated' headtube, but the bearings sit outside - i think. ?

might be usefull to know, might be not.


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 11:21 am
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understood. cheers for the help people. being a noob i measured my steerer tube and thought i was being clever ordering a couple of those fsa ones in the link a while back for when my (and the OH's) headset needed replacing... however now it needs replacing the ones i've bought wont work haha!

think i might keep one for a future bike build, and sell the other.


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 11:23 am
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It doesn't say on the ritchey one whether or not it comes with a crown race... Anyone know?


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 11:26 am
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cheers jammy111, might end up buying... will see what halfords sugest as a replacement as its been 4 days since my last ride and i need to get out on it tomorrow haha.

fingers crossed they can offer something better than the standard one it came with


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 11:28 am
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FSA and Cane Creek 'ZS' range will fit. CRC £15.


 
Posted : 29/09/2010 11:30 am