Headset Size
sparrie
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Hi folks,
I am slightly confused about buying a headset for a frame I have. I have been gifted an old Barracuda downhill frame and the head tube is a smaller diamater to that of modern head tubes. What type of headset (or size) do I need for this or do all headsets fit these types of head tube.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am slightly confused about buying a headset for a frame I have. I have been gifted an old Barracuda downhill frame and the head tube is a smaller diamater to that of modern head tubes. What type of headset (or size) do I need for this or do all headsets fit these types of head tube.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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what is the internal diameter of the head tube?
and Pics or links to the spec of the bike ETC..."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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I will check the internal diameter when I get home tonight. I can't find specs for the frame anywhere, no idea what to search. It looks similar to an Orange Patriot frame set up and has a box swing arm, but not as good if you know what I mean0
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all the measurement can be found on Parktools if you want to look and get info before you start measuring.
but I would expect it to be a standard 1 1/8th external headset."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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It's mostlikly a 1.1/8" headset but it is possible for it to be a 1". 1" is rare in mountain bikes but I could imagine it being possible on an older downhill frame.“Don’t buy upgrades, ride up grades.”
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BikeSwan wrote:I could imagine it being possible on an older downhill frame.
I could not."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Very possibly a 1" threaded steerer if it's this sort of Barracuda
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Although that one obviously doesn't have a box section swingarm.I don't do smileys.
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Cheers folks. I have managed to get it sorted. It has a 34mm inside diameter. I went to Halfords to check the FSA headsets and right enough it fits. So I left Halfords and bought one online and saved £8
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