Bicycle Mechanics - Giant 2007 TCX Headset Type?

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wheelhead
03-11-10, 09:36 AM
Just got a Giant 2007 TCX frameset w/o headset and fork. I was wondering if the FSA Orbit IS headset would fit? I tried an Orbit CE I had laying around and it was too big to fit into the headtube. It def is a drop in headset though. Thanks, James

helicomatic
03-11-10, 02:34 PM
The Giant frames don't have the angled bearing seat machined into the headtube, they use a separate split insert:

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7196/headset305.jpg

I've always just used the Giant OEM headset since we're Giant dealers. There might be an aftermarket alternative headset that comes with the same bearing seats, but I don't know of one.
wheelhead
03-11-10, 03:30 PM
Thanks helicomatic, I called the local Giant dealer and they're ordering me a OEM headset.