Is anyone able to recommend a headset that will help reduce the front end height of a bike? I'm fitting a fork that has a longer axle to crown measurement than the original (for good reasons...it's a kids MTB build) so as I need a new one anyway, I'm keen to lower the front end if I can.
Nothing fancy needed.
Headtube measurements are:
- Inner frame diameter 34mm
- Outer diameter 41.3mm
To be honest, I'm not sure how standard these are.
Why not just get a lower rise bar or a negative drop stem?
Good points....I have a stem that can be turned around. I'm hoping to reuse an old carbon bar that has a small rise....I'll need to give that a try.
But as I need a new headset anyway (outer cups are scratched, inner faces are scored, bearings are rusty in places) I thought I'd try to get one that helps reduce the front end height (every little helps!)
[url= http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/uno-headset.htm ]superstar[/url] - cheap and low stack height.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Superstar have only got odd colours left though.
+1 neg rise stem
flat bar will also drop the hand position
you can get low stack headsets but we're talking millimeter differences. Acros do a nice one. Crank Bros also do one but the reports aren't good. Otherwise, Cane Creek 40 isn't too tall and £30ish.
Thanks - I'll check them out
i used to have a FSA ZS3 on one of my previous bikes...did the job really well...Tredz are selling them for about £40...not cheap
but wiggle are selling Ritchey comp zero stack (press fit) headsets for £16
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ritchey-comp-press-fit-semi-1-18-inch-headset/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360439515&utm_source=pla&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=uk&kpid=5360439515
or there's this...even cheaper
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vp-zero-stack-threadless-headset/rp-prod108121?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom&gs=1&gclid=COKpiJSFi8ECFcISwwodLXwAtg&gclsrc=aw.ds
Thanks gonzy