Mixng top and bottom headset cups

jairaj
jairaj Posts: 3,009
edited July 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Is it OK to mix top and bottom headset cups from different headsets together?

I currently have a zero stack (ZS44) type headset in my frame which take a normal 9/8inch steerer.

Reading the Cane Creek website I can use a External bottom cup (EC44) to enable me to use a tapered steer fork in the same frame.

To save money can I simply get just get a bottom cup and keep the existing top cup (FSA ZS4)?

I can't see anything wrong with this but thought I'd check here first.

thanks in advance.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    you can use complete halves from any headset. the problems start when you want to mix parts in an assembly.
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  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    Cool just as I thought, thanks for the quick reply.

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