Finding A Headset
10-23-09, 10:07 AM
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Finding A Headset
Hi all. Just joined the forum and hoping for some guidance.
I have acquired a carbon MTB (hardtail) frame off of eBay, but cannot identify its brand/type. It looks a bit like a Giant, but there are no decals or manufacturer's marks. I have attached some pics.
I am having trouble finding the correct headset for this frame, and am hoping that someone on this forum can help. The three bike shops I have visited so far have been no help.
The head tube inside diameter is 46mm and the outside diameter is 54mm. I believe the headtube bearing chamfer is 45 degrees. There is some glue residue inside the tube cup, so something had been fixed in their before I got it (presumably an internal headset).
Does anyone here have a clue what headset I would need? Let me know if you need more data.
Many thanks
I have acquired a carbon MTB (hardtail) frame off of eBay, but cannot identify its brand/type. It looks a bit like a Giant, but there are no decals or manufacturer's marks. I have attached some pics.
I am having trouble finding the correct headset for this frame, and am hoping that someone on this forum can help. The three bike shops I have visited so far have been no help.
The head tube inside diameter is 46mm and the outside diameter is 54mm. I believe the headtube bearing chamfer is 45 degrees. There is some glue residue inside the tube cup, so something had been fixed in their before I got it (presumably an internal headset).
Does anyone here have a clue what headset I would need? Let me know if you need more data.
Many thanks
10-23-09, 04:54 PM
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You need a 1 1/8" integrated headset, any make will work as they are standard.
10-23-09, 06:30 PM
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This statement couldn't be more wrong. There are 4-5 "standards" plus proprietary integrated headsets from different bike manfacturers. The Cane Creek guide should get you the info you need.
10-23-09, 10:34 PM
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This is 100% incorrect. Most shops have the FSA headset measuring tool that tells you exactly what type of integrated headset it is - the majority of modern road bikes are 45/45 'campy' type.
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https://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=68
10-23-09, 11:01 PM
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On my Giant road bike I have an AHEADSET Mfg by TR Industries for Crane Creek. Your frame looks like a giant because the giants typically have the very large head tube. Hope this helps.
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Thank you all for taking the time to reply. I have made a couple of mistakes in acquiring 1 & 1/8 headsets from FSA & Cane Creek that weren't wide enough and have looked through a lot of online shop catalogues in my quest. Thanks to cyclist2000 for the heads-up on the Aheadset & tip on Giant bikes. I think this has pointed me in the right direction. Of course, if I do find the right headset, fitting it is another matter altogether, so I may be back on the forum later!
Thanks again for the help.
Thanks again for the help.
