New headset

andrew549
andrew549 Posts: 35
edited December 2013 in Workshop
I'm after a new headset as mine is feeling a bit rough, on the bearings is 1-1/8" 36°x45° IS-ITALIAN. Is it possible to just replace the bearings rather than the whole lot and does anyone have any recommendations.

Thanks
Andrew

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  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    If you have the patience and a careful hand you can take the bearings apart and clean and regrease and they can be as good as new. Done this a few times with headset bearings. But if you want to just get new bearing they can be bought. Make sure you get the exact ones as even a few degrees difference will not fit.
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    you can buy replacement bearing units. Check ebay and Superstar. Both have 45x36deg units.
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  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    They can only be cleaned and regreased if there i no pitting on the races, if there is they will never be smooth again.
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.
  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    you only move you headset about 45 degrees or so in either direction so pitting has not as much effect as on a fully rotating bearing so you can extend the life of them for a few months with a clean and grease. I have been doing so for years so I know what I'm talking about.
  • andrew549
    andrew549 Posts: 35
    Would these be the correct type of bearings to replace the old ones with, http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=810 . Is there much difference with going to ceramic bearings apart from a lighter wallet.

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