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Thinking about getting one of these bikes but not sure which type fitting headset they have, semi integrated?
I think the frames a standard 44 top 1.5 bottom tapered headtube so there probably is a works angleset that'll fit, but if you're buying a complete bike I m pretty sure there isn't one for a 1.5-1.25 overdrive 2 fork steerer..
If you are buying it frame only, then it comes with the headset. Great bike by the way, I bought one cheap from JE James just as a tester for 29" wheels and have been well impressed - It gets ridden lots more than my super expensive Pivot 5.7 carbon.
emmac, do you know what fitment headset it is?
[url= http://www.workscomponents.co.uk/full-headsets---most-common-sizes-14-c.asp ]Works Components guide[/url]
Would like the option of slackening the head tube angle if poss or needed.
I don' - I know the cups are built into the headtube, but I don't know if they can be removed. I can check tonight if you want?
If you dont mind that would be great ta.
Anything that you dont like about the bike or things you've changed?
My 2013 Trance X0 frame is semi intergrated. 1.5 lower 1 1/8''upper.
Top cup is 44mm ID and lower is 55.9mm
From the guide above I make it this one*:
http://www.workscomponents.co.uk/15-degree-ec44---zs56---tapered-headtube-reducer-eg-giant-glory-2010-74-p.asp
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* Takes no responsibility if thats thats not the one 😆
LOL cheers mark, sounds like there is an option then if needed.
I will check tonight. I originally built the frame with a Fox 34, XT components, but splashed out on Easton Carbon Havens when they were on a crazy offer at CRC last year. The only thing I have changed is the Fox for a Pike. The Pike is better but not dramatically so, certainly not to the extent the magazine reviews would suggest (the Fox is for sale if anyone is interested). I have Continental Mountain King 2 tyres on which are very good, but thinking of swapping the front for a Schwalbe Magic Mary for a trip to Spain in September.
Where it excels is fast and rocky, I took it to Torridon last weekend and the descents were noticeably smoother than on my 26er which has 20mm more travel. Even tight and techical is easier as the front wheel is less likely to stall on a mid-turn rock. The only place I prefer my 26er is steep and fast through the trees where the slightly faster steering is an advantage.
Thanks for info, was thinking wheels & forks would be the first things to get changed. Mind you cant stretch to carbon wheels! What travel are you running on the pikes?
I have the 2 position version so 120mm on the climbs and 150mm on the descents. Seems to work OK
Ok cheers for info.