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[Closed] 'Slacking Off' a 2009 EX8 ? Headset advice please..

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I've started riding my old 2009 EX8 a bit again, after upgrading to 1x11 and a wider bar. I'm liking it again, but would like to slacken the head angle a bit. It's a straight steerer, currently with a rather nice CK headset. What are my options for a angle set headset? Thnx


 
Posted : 25/10/2016 12:03 pm
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I have a Works components one and a Superstar components one. In all honesty I cant tell the difference between them.

Superstar is cheaper but I imagine Works components will be more helpful if you're not sure which one you need.


 
Posted : 25/10/2016 12:05 pm
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Work Components do a 1 degree angle set for straight steerers. I fitted one to my 2010 5 Spot. It worked well


 
Posted : 25/10/2016 12:05 pm
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Damn, you boys are quick ! Cheers, I'll look at both of those for starters


 
Posted : 25/10/2016 12:08 pm
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Altneratively, shove in a couple of offset bushes for a similar effect (but lowering the BB) whilst keeping your existing headset


 
Posted : 25/10/2016 12:10 pm
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Off set on the shock bushes ? Actually, I wouldn't want to lower the BB because I get enough pedal strikes around here ! Thnx for the suggestions fellas, much appreciated


 
Posted : 25/10/2016 12:16 pm
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Yeah but you instantly get to corner like Sam Hill!!!! 😉


 
Posted : 25/10/2016 12:37 pm
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Sam Hill ? I'm more like Benny Hill !


 
Posted : 25/10/2016 1:11 pm