Help! Headset confu...
 

[Closed] Help! Headset confusion...

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I want to order a cane creek angle set for my new bike. It's a 2011 zesty 714 with a tapered head tube but I just don't get all the integrated/ semi integrated / cup depth stuff.

I know I need to get a 1/8th standard steerer fork but would [url= http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cane-creek/angleset-zs44-zs49-headset-kit-ec026981?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=froogle ]this[/url] be the right one for me?

Thanks in advance,

Tom


 
Posted : 10/03/2011 7:36 pm
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If you have a tapered head you can use a tapered fork steerer too.


 
Posted : 10/03/2011 7:58 pm
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Really? With the angle set headset? That's not what the website says, I assume it uses the free space left from going down a size to adjust the headset angle.


 
Posted : 10/03/2011 8:03 pm
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I meant in general sorry, I don't no about angle set headsets. I am possibly an idiot.


 
Posted : 10/03/2011 8:40 pm
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Lol! The first step to dealing a problem is admitting you have a problem 😉


 
Posted : 10/03/2011 9:03 pm
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yup that looks like the right one.

Does your current headset fit quite flush on the bottom? Some of the headsets have a lower stack height of 14 mm or so (eg On One frames) but some have zero stack (about 2mm sticking out) on the bottom cup.

had a look for a picture but can't make it out. Post one up if you are not sure. Nice looking bike but £180 for a headset!


 
Posted : 10/03/2011 10:51 pm
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S'alright I got my google on and sussed it out. It's the right one and £180 is stupid cash for a headset, so is the £90 I'm paying for it really. It's part of my 'one bike to rule them all' plan though, needs must and all that...


 
Posted : 11/03/2011 12:15 am
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£90 is pretty good when a Hope tapered/reducer is £70.

I went for the £40 superstar option as there is not a lot to some alloy cups and some ball bearings (the hope is sealed better at the crown race though) so £90 for one that gives you more things to play with is okay.

How heavy is it though?


 
Posted : 11/03/2011 1:43 am
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112g. pretty decent I think, especially considering how much it can change how your bike feels. I like the fact that it drops your bb and steepens the seat angle rather than raising and slackening like a long fork does.


 
Posted : 11/03/2011 8:18 am