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Old 06-23-08 | 07:19 AM
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CAAD9 Headset

Anyone know what integrated headset goes into the CAAD9 and where I can buy a replacement?
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Old 06-23-08 | 08:09 AM
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"FSA orbit si" is what the website claims, not sure whether they mean FSA orbit IS or if this is a headset made specifically for Cannondale (presumably this is not a typo, and the latter is the case).

I had this problem with a Specialized S-Works once, and I had to call the company, only to find out that it was, in fact, a Specialized-specific FSA headset that you can only get throught Specialized.

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Old 06-23-08 | 08:13 AM
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I found out it's the "Cane Creek" or IS standard - that is, 36/45 degree contact angles.
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Old 12-14-09 | 11:27 AM
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I decided to take a look at my CAAD9 headset for the first time. Reading this thread before starting, I expected to find the sealed-bearing 36/45 IS standard. Instead, I found my CAAD9 uses the 45/45 open bearing/cone system.

I had nearly purchased a 36/45 IS headset before wrenching, I'm really glad I didn't. And, instead of having to replace the headset, I could just clean off the bearings and other parts and repack it with grease and it's good as new.

So, in summary, CAAD9s us the 45/45 Campy Hiddenset standard. That is, unless there's variation within the CAAD9s, which I personally doubt.

Update: To clarify, nothing about the 45/45 standard demands loose bearings. Replacement parts like the Cane Creek IS-2i and IS-8i use sealed cartridge bearings. Whatever Cannondale spec'ed in 2007 was a loose bearing option. The important thing is that the contact angles are 45 degrees in both the upper and lower bearing.

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