Shimano STX Headset Bearings

fatbee
fatbee Posts: 581
edited June 2008 in Workshop
Anybody know please, where I can get replacement cartridge bearings for an STX 1 1/8" threaded headset? Genuine Shimano or generic. I know I could replace the balls under the little plastic covers, but the inside surfaces are pretty pitted. Ta in advance!

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  • pieinthesky
    pieinthesky Posts: 417
    I have no idea! have you tried contacting Madison the Shimano importer to see if they are still stocked?

    It would almost certainly be simpler to replace the headset complete. Also for this reason I suspect demand for replacement cartridges will be very small and therefore it will be hard to find anyone who stocks them.
  • fossyant
    fossyant Posts: 2,549
    Cheaper to get another headset and use the cassette bearings.

    If one is just pitted, you'll have spares. I've done this with two headsets - STX and Ultegra.
  • fatbee
    fatbee Posts: 581
    Good points. Ta both. I think I'll go with the new headset option. Do I just rely on the lubrication already inside the new cartridges, or do I also grease the headtube cups and the top and bottom races? Sorry to be so ignorant!
  • fatbee
    fatbee Posts: 581
    Ahaa !

    found 'em here :

    http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Shim ... 2inch-x-20)-2-pieces-78W-9803-Fits-1-1-8inch-cartridge-type-headsets-6601.htm

    at good old SJSC. And at less than half the price of a new 'un that'll be me sorted then!

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