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Old 07-19-14, 11:30 AM
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If it's an old Raleigh, be sure the threads on the new headset are correct before trying to install it. Most old Raleighs use 26 threads/inch, where standard headsets are 24 threads/inch. The new headset will start to spin on, but if it begins to bind AT ALL, don't go any further or you'll tear up the threads.
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