Headset Bearings

gdiddy

Hi,

Sorry about the newbie question. I need to change my headset bearings on my Norco Valence road bike.

The spec is:
Headset Type Integrated Tapered
S.H.I.S. IS42/28.6 | IS52/40
Upper Headset Diameter [mm] 42
Lower Headset Diameter [mm] 52.1

I can find 'lowers' drop in bearings ti fit, but I'm getting a bit confused looking for the 'upper' bearing to purchase? I can find the correct size for the upper headset, listed as 'lower'... am I able to just flip it and fit to the upper?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

pinno

Is it a Cane creek headset?

https://blue.canecreek.com/products/headsets/ten

Why not purchase replacement bearings for top and bottom.

rafletcher

gdiddy wrote:

I can find the correct size for the upper headset, listed as 'lower'... am I able to just flip it and fit to the upper?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Yes, you can use the bearing "upside down" - it doesn't know the difference.

Or you could buy a set of bearings like this... https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Cycling-Head ... B00QU8CBW6

gdiddy

I was struggling to find one listed as lower online, but have now. Thanks

rafletcher wrote:

gdiddy wrote:

I can find the correct size for the upper headset, listed as 'lower'... am I able to just flip it and fit to the upper?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Yes, you can use the bearing "upside down" - it doesn't know the difference.

Or you could buy a set of bearings like this... https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Cycling-Head ... B00QU8CBW6