Headset question

revvers
revvers Posts: 81
edited January 2011 in Road buying advice
Could someone please describe the different headsets available? What's a 'hidden' headset, or an 'integrated' headset? I have just bought a new Ribble carbon frame and need to know what headset type is best to buy. Thanks

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  • rozzer32
    rozzer32 Posts: 3,922
    Ring them up and ask what headset you need. Certain frames only take certain headsets.
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  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    Hidden headsets are just that - you cant see them. the fork crown and the steerer appear to straight into the head tube whereas intergrated has the headtube flare out top and bottom to accomodate the races.
    M.Rushton
  • Berk Bonebonce
    Berk Bonebonce Posts: 1,245
    A (Campag) Hiddenset is their name for an integrated headset.

    There are lots of headsets out there and it really is a case of contacting Ribble and asking them which type you need. Carbon frames can vary one from another, and one headset that fits one Ribble carbon frame ain't necessarily going to fit another.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    revvers wrote:
    Could someone please describe the different headsets available? What's a 'hidden' headset, or an 'integrated' headset? I have just bought a new Ribble carbon frame and need to know what headset type is best to buy. Thanks

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