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Old 06-28-05 | 03:54 AM
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I have an early to mid 80s Italian built Benotto frame that I'm building up. In shopping for a headset, I've noticed something I've never seen...The threads on the fork are not keyed for the headset washer, nor is there a flat filed back for a French thread headset. What gives? Anyone know what thread/size headset I am to use? I'm looking to outfit it with a period Campagnolo SR headset. thanks
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Old 06-28-05 | 06:10 AM
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..The threads on the fork are not keyed for the headset washer,
That's not unusual.
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Old 06-28-05 | 07:08 AM
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When I restored my late 80's Benotto model 800, I went with a Shimano 105 headset.
It's my second bike and not ridden a whole lot. But after about 2300 miles I've had zero issues with the Shimano headset.
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