Newbie - Headset Advice, which type for my bike?

Anonymous

Hi guys

Newbie here, really need some advice because I dont know what I am doing :oops:

Right, I have a 2011 Cube Analog Disc and I have taken the forks off and I am going to run rigid carbon ones.

I am all sorted with getting the steerer cut and all the bits and bobs which I am going to need, but where I am stuck now is on the Headset.

I definately want to replace my headset but I dont know which type I need to buy and what will fit etc.

I think my bike had this on :

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=68774

And I would really like to put this on my bike :

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=57956

But I dont know if it will be a direct replacement and fit ?

I dont know if this picture will help?



If someone in the know can tell me what I need to be looking for and if there are any cardinal rules I need to follow when buying a headset that would really help me out because until I buy a suitable headset my bike remains in bits on the living room floor

Many thanks in advance

Chunkers1980

Just change the crownrace over?

Save your money for better gears and wheels.

Anonymous

Hi Chunkers1980

I have taken the crown race off ready to put on the new forks steerer but I dont like all the loose ball bearings in the headset on the bike and I would prefer a sealed bearing and something a bit nicer 8)

nicklouse

Yes they are the same type.

Have a read of Parktools for what tools you need to change them over.

Anonymous

Wicked

Thanks for that nicklouse, i'll check parktools site first and then order the Token headset today then, yeeha