headset cap

johnnydough

Hi,
I need to replace the headset cap because the bolt is damaged.
I looked for something similar, but couldn't find any, because it looks quite different (I think..)
it's one big part.
The bike is Merida Reacto Carbon.
Does anybody know if this type has any "name" ?
Or maybe I need to replace the whole headset ?
I've added some photos.
Thanks for your help !
J.

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cheschcat

Don't think you can get those top caps separately, but I might be wrong.

Just get a new expanding bung/compression plug for £10 - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fsa-compressor- ... cap-th883/

Loads of choice aside from the above if you want to spend a bit more and get something fancy that weighs about a gram less or whatever... As long as it's 1 1/8th and an expanding bung (not starnut) it should fit.

g00se

Looks like the top cap for an FSA compressor:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fsa- ... -prod12713

This may be a cheap option - and as it's CRC, you can return it free if it's not the right type:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fsa- ... p-prod2218

You could see if it fits the body of the compressor you have in the steerer - or if it doesn't, use the whole thing to replace it.

Saying that, if you're going to replace the whole compressor, I would recommend one like this:

http://www.tweekscycles.com/Product.do? ... As1V8P8HAQ

johnnydough

@cheschcat and @g00se,

Thanks a lot for you help !

The Rookie

Just get a small flat file and file it one Allen key oversize!