Road Cycling - Difference bet. Non-integrated/Integrated Headset?

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ezryder03
01-24-04, 08:00 PM
Can anyone tell me the difference between a Non-integrated and Integrated headset. I am planning to replace the fork of my other bike and came accross this issue when i tried to purchase one over the net. I don't know if my fork uses a non-integrated or integrated headset.Thanks.

demoncyclist
01-24-04, 08:07 PM
If both ends of your head tube have a metal cup pressed into them, then you have a standard (non-integrated) headset. If one or both ends of the headtube are used as this cup, or if there is a cup that is hidden from view until you pull the front endapart, you have an integrated headset.
Rev.Chuck
01-24-04, 09:00 PM
Pretty much as demon says but some integrated HS do use a cup, Cane Creek for example. If the bearing is within the headtube it is called integrated.

el Inglés
01-26-04, 09:43 AM
Word of warning : there are some reports of slack bearings in intergrated systems causeing the head tube to ovalize due to the back and forth movement of riding .
This may take a time but the damage is not repairable if it happens : keep the bearings adjusted correctly at all times .
pinky
01-26-04, 11:55 AM
If you have an integrated headset I can offer you a Ouzo Pro real cheap