Which headset?

will_85

I need a new headset to go on my 2013 Boardman Sport...

The Halfords website states it as an FSA No.10 1 1/8" Semi-intergrated, but I cannot seem to find this anywhere?

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/r ... large-55cm

The only one I see on halfords is the No.11, but I'm not sure if it will be the correct fit?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... reId=10001

Any advice on this, or as to what headset will fit? Not looking to spend mega bucks!

wishitwasallflat

Are you really sure you need a whole new headset? Would new bearings not do the job? Much easier to get.

will_85

I'm building from scratch, just bought the frame.

Wheelspinner

Step 1: Measure your frame to be sure. You need to know the *inside* diameter of the head tube. It will be (most likely) 44mm, but it's possible it may be larger, at typically 49mm.

That's the key thing you need to know. Assuming it is a 44mm ID tube, and most standard 1.1/8" straight head tubes are, then the next thing you need to decide is budget and who your favourite seller is.

I suspect that FSA one you've linked from Halfords is not the correct unit - it's a 49mm OD one.

This should fit:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/fsa-no-9m-cup-th-headset/rp-prod15888
or this:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/pro-rs-11-semi-integrated-headset/rp-prod127215
or this:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/ritchey-comp-press-fit-semi-integrated-headset/rp-prod39377
or any others in the "semi-integrated" type that match the 44mm tube ID.

If the head tube ID is a different size than that, you can use either Hope's headset selector or Cane Creek also have the same thing on their website to help.

will_85

Wheelspinner wrote:

Step 1: Measure your frame to be sure. You need to know the *inside* diameter of the head tube. It will be (most likely) 44mm, but it's possible it may be larger, at typically 49mm.

That's the key thing you need to know. Assuming it is a 44mm ID tube, and most standard 1.1/8" straight head tubes are, then the next thing you need to decide is budget and who your favourite seller is.

I suspect that FSA one you've linked from Halfords is not the correct unit - it's a 49mm OD one.

This should fit:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/fsa-no-9m-cup-th-headset/rp-prod15888
or this:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/pro-rs-11-semi-integrated-headset/rp-prod127215
or this:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/ritchey-comp-press-fit-semi-integrated-headset/rp-prod39377
or any others in the "semi-integrated" type that match the 44mm tube ID.

If the head tube ID is a different size than that, you can use either Hope's headset selector or Cane Creek also have the same thing on their website to help.

That's great, thank you!