Hey there,
I have the chance to purchase a 2001 Giant ATX 870 Frame that's in immaculate condition. The guy says he put an integrated headset on it from his Giant Rainier. My question is: can I take that headset off and put a regular one on? Also, a sizing question. I know it depends on the geometry of the bike, but generally speaking I want to know if this bike is too small for me. I'm about 5"8, 150 lbs and the bike is a 14". I generally ride a 17" frame (although I've never ridden anything smaller) and was wondering if 14" would be too small. I do plan to make this an XC race bike and I hear that generally they are supposed to fit a bit small so you can maneouver them. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks. *EDIT* Actually it's a Giant 890 frame, not 870, not that it makes a big difference |
Originally Posted by pual
Hey there,
I have the chance to purchase a 2001 Giant ATX 870 Frame that's in immaculate condition. The guy says he put an integrated headset on it from his Giant Rainier. My question is: can I take that headset off and put a regular one on? |
Hmm, that is weird because on the website http://www.giant-bicycle.com/cn/030....=16&model=9513 it says the headset that comes with it is a Cane Creek ZS2 threadless 1 1/8".
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Originally Posted by pual
Hmm, that is weird because on the website http://www.giant-bicycle.com/cn/030....=16&model=9513 it says the headset that comes with it is a Cane Creek ZS2 threadless 1 1/8".
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Thanks sydney, I appreciate it. I hear people saying that integrated headsets aren't as good and that they can cause damage to the steerer tube. I only weigh 150 lbs, would this be a problem?
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Originally Posted by pual
Thanks sydney, I appreciate it. I hear people saying that integrated headsets aren't as good and that they can cause damage to the steerer tube.
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Ah, ya I meant headtube, not steerer tube hehe! Thanks again sydney, you've been a great help.
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