Headset reducers

dave_s

Has anyone fitted headset reducers before into a frame which has a 1.5" headtube diameter ?

When fitting on of the headset reducers below, do you just use a normal headset press to put them in the frame ?

Also out of these I think the e-thirteen one looks the best bet since it's zero stanck and seem to have a longer sleeve on them but has anyone else used these before ?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=8244
http://www.betd.co.uk/product_list.asp?CategoryID=169



Dave S

haroexone

i might be wrong but i think not all hsets fit e13,but all fit betd

kester

dave_s

Is that right ?
I thought all that they did was reduce the headtube diam down to 1 1/8" but you live and learn

John

Personaly I wouldnt use reducer cups then a headset, Find a reducing headset then instead of 2 seperate parts being pressed into the frame theres just the one, Makes much more sense.

My mates just bought the Hope one and hes really impressed with it.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=18085

It also drops the front end down slightly which sorted his Geo problems with his 888s.

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dave_s

John, cheers for that.
It sounds a better option than a headset reducer.
I didn't even know they did headsets like that, and it even looks like Hope have got rid of those annoying O rings judging by the pic.

haroexone

the e13 has a limit on the external diameter of the bottom cup as it is recessed.thats what makes it zero stack

dave_s

Thanks for that, I deffo thing the Hope stepdown headset sounds a better bet than headset reducers now though.