Old 04-25-13 | 10:53 AM
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HillRider
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Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!

If it's a cartridge bearing headset the "crown race" is just a support plate that sees no wear. Both races are part of the cartridge so there is no need to change it if you are using the same model headset. If you have a loose bearing or caged bearing headset, the crown race is usually the first thing damaged and should be replaced if the headset is changed.
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