Specialized allez head bearings?

squeakyclean

Hi I have just purchased a Specialized Allez frame (A1 Tubing) not sure how old it is?

Can anyone tell me what type of headset bearing i need for it?

Thanks.

JohnnyAllez

They have intergrated Cane Creek IS 2 type headsets, standard fitment from Spesh is ball-bearings and pressed-in races. Most people go for an upgrade when replacing them, to angular-contact bearings with proper seals.

Like this type from CRC

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=6183

It`s a knock-out the old races and press in the new ones to do it.

squeakyclean

Thankyou very much for the advice. I have just purchased a set of Carbon forks so I will hopefully be able to ride again soon.

Martin.