which headset

andy83
andy83 Posts: 1,558
edited August 2008 in MTB buying advice
Am looking to upgrade headset and forks but not sure which headset i have. my bike is in my sig, also any ideas about what travel i need for forks and is it worth buying second hand or not really??

any ideas??

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  • BlackSpur
    BlackSpur Posts: 4,228
    For the bike 100mm forks are best. Whether 2nd hand is a good idea depends on your budget - how much do you have to spend? I am unsure f the headset it zero stack or not from that photo, but if you can go for a Superstar one.
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    FSA Orbit XL2 good choice too for headset. looks like a standard fit to me.
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  • andy83
    andy83 Posts: 1,558
    cheers, budget not massive so wouldnt mind getting second hand

    just got a little confused between aheadset, threaded and integrated but take it its aheadset looking at pics

    had a look at that one supersonic, what is the main difference between these two??

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/FSA_O ... 000000242/

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/FSA_P ... 125673781/

    thanks in advance
  • andy83
    andy83 Posts: 1,558
    here is a pic of my bike and the reason i want new forks and headset lol

    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2387477/
  • BlackSpur
    BlackSpur Posts: 4,228
    The FSA Pig is a hardcore, heavy headset with open bearings. The Orbit is more suited to your riding style, lighter and has sealed bearings. I would still go for a SUperstar one though - very chap as Superstar sells direct.

    http://www.superstarcomponents.com/HeadsetsProduct.html
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    a regular threadless headset is what you need for that bike, i used to have one by the way (dont tell sonic)

    the orbit you have been shown is a good choice, the pig is also a decent headset, very tough but requires a bit of regular servicing as the bearings arent well sealed.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    andy83 wrote:
    here is a pic of my bike and the reason i want new forks and headset lol

    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2387477/

    so why do you want new forks?
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  • robv1306
    robv1306 Posts: 76
    Must say, never a wrong word been spoken of a hope headset. My colleague uses 1 for DH/FR use as well as DJ - it never gets the light XC treatment! It has NEVER gone wrong!

    Theyre a bit pricey (£59.99 at www.chainreactioncycles.com) but they are great performers, and will definately add a bit of british bling to your bike.

    Not to mention you'll be able to lord your pricey headset over everyone elses! (Just avoid that stupid git with the MASSIVELY overpriced chris king!)

    Hope this helps!
    :P
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  • kegs
    kegs Posts: 204
    Unless that stupid git bought it from the states, where they aren't so eye wateringly expensive ;)

    The FSA Orbit should be fine though, no real need to spend more.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    kegs wrote:
    Unless that stupid git bought it from the states, where they aren't so eye wateringly expensive ;)

    hong kong for me, only 65 quid :P is a waste of money though but its my one guilty pleasure
  • andy83
    andy83 Posts: 1,558
    nicklouse wrote:
    andy83 wrote:
    here is a pic of my bike and the reason i want new forks and headset lol

    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2387477/

    so why do you want new forks?

    ah thought i added the picture of my forks,

    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2125927/

    thats why and also the fact they dont move very much anymore

    think ill go for the orbit

    thanks for all replies

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