Originally Posted by
vintagerando
Hi. I have an old Orbit XL-ii road headset. Its well used and probably 20 years old. Rather than replace the bearings I am going to get a new headset. The steering tube measures 1". But, when I bought the bike, the headset had a shim between the steering tube and headset. So, does that mean I need a 1-1/8" headset? How do I know what I need?
You have an FSA headset, Orbit XL_II is a model and was/still is only available as a 1 1/8" EC
FSA Orbit XL II Threadless - FSA
When you say you have a shim, would go with what
#HillRider and Andrew R Stewart are saying