headset issue

neon_neon

Hi there I'm currently building an old bike back up for a mate,

Frame's got a zero-stack headset fitted - all the parts are present except for the wedge ring thingy (don't know what it's called) that goes on the steerer - and fits between steerer and barings to make it tight - before dust cap is fitted.

Are these universal? forks are 1"1/8 - or specific to headset? (don't knoe what headset it is (unbranded) - came as standard with 2009 Boardman comp.

Can I get one from somewhere? or am I better off buying new headset/new bearings

nicklouse

no they are not. they are headset specific. But you can find the same crown race used in more than one headset from a maker.


get a new headset fitted.

neon_neon

I don't mean the crown race - I mean the race that goes on after the top bearing

I suppose it's the same answer though

Don't really want to shell out £30 on a new headset (eating into my profit margin!) - the last one I fitted (FSA zero) this top race thingy was plastic - can't be that important - could I just make sure the stem is really tight

nicklouse

the locating wedge/compression ring.



pop into your LBS with the frame and fork and they may have one of these.



and take some cookies.

supersonic

Nick, don't suppose you have a FSA split crown race for a Orbit XL2 in that lot? And the top part of the headset that fits on the comp ring?

nicklouse

as it happens.

no.

but i do have some where else.

BUT which Orbit 2 is it as the early ones had a different lower cup/bearing.

supersonic

From a 2004 Ruckus:



Trying to find bearings now lol.

nicklouse

yes.

I think.

supersonic

If you can post them, I'll send you some beer vouchers ;-)

nicklouse

some Hendersons would be appreciated.

i will have a look at what i have.

supersonic

No probs!