Headset replacement
figbat
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I am slowly working my way over my 2007 Kona Caldera, fixing and replacing stuff. I just did the bottom bracket, replaced brake pads and replaced the fluid. Now the headset. It is notchy - it is rideable but I do notice it when stationary and occasionally on the move.
It is a 1 1/8" threadless type with external bearings, of which there are many replacement choices. However, in terms of replacing it, is this one I can do with bodging, or must I beg/borrow/steal the right tools?
I did the headset on an enduro motorcycle with a hammer and drifts (plus borrowed a hydraulic press at work to do the crown race). Same?
Any suggested headsets of good value for XC/trail use? The one in it is the OEM one and is marked Cane Creek TH Industries on the visible exterior.
It is a 1 1/8" threadless type with external bearings, of which there are many replacement choices. However, in terms of replacing it, is this one I can do with bodging, or must I beg/borrow/steal the right tools?
I did the headset on an enduro motorcycle with a hammer and drifts (plus borrowed a hydraulic press at work to do the crown race). Same?
Any suggested headsets of good value for XC/trail use? The one in it is the OEM one and is marked Cane Creek TH Industries on the visible exterior.
Cube Reaction GTC Pro 29 for the lumpy stuff
Cannondale Synapse alloy with 'guards for the winter roads
Fuji Altamira 2.7 for the summer roads
Trek 830 Mountain Track frame turned into a gravel bike - for anywhere & everywhere
Cannondale Synapse alloy with 'guards for the winter roads
Fuji Altamira 2.7 for the summer roads
Trek 830 Mountain Track frame turned into a gravel bike - for anywhere & everywhere
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Bang out the old cups with a screwdriver or drifts, put the new ones in with a hammer and a bit of wood, or a home made press made from a bit of threaded rod, some big washers and a couple of nuts.
I'm a fan of Orbit XL II if any are still available.I don't do smileys.
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They do. Bargain.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FSA-Orbit-XL- ... 2431890139I don't do smileys.
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cooldad wrote:They do. Bargain.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FSA-Orbit-XL- ... 2431890139
Bargain indeed!
I'm about to build up a SS / rigid fork MTB around an old Inbred frame and need a headset ... will this do the job?0 -
Assuming it's 1 1/8th" and straight steerer, yes.I don't do smileys.
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What Crown Race would I need for that headset? (Yes, 1 1/8th fork & straight steerer)0
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The crown race comes with the headset.I don't do smileys.
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:oops: :oops: ... I knew when I posted it was going to come across as a dumb question ... didn't know it would be that dumb!!0
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Better to ask than not have one if you need one.I don't do smileys.
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Don't worry, I've asked exactly that same dumb question myself. It's not obvious when you're buying a headset that you're getting "everything" I think.2015 Canyon Nerve AL 6.0 (son #1's)
2011 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc (son #4s)
2013 Decathlon Triban 3 (red) (mine)
2019 Hoy Bonaly 26" Disc (son #2s)
2018 Voodoo Bizango (mine)
2018 Voodoo Maji (wife's)0
