new headset
12-15-11 | 01:56 PM
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new headset
looking to buy a ritchey logic 1" headset,
(https://www.amazon.com/Ritchey-Logic-...ef=pd_sim_sg_1)
question is, does this include everything i need to replace the headset?? do i still need a race for the fork?
(https://www.amazon.com/Ritchey-Logic-...ef=pd_sim_sg_1)
question is, does this include everything i need to replace the headset?? do i still need a race for the fork?
12-16-11 | 11:44 PM
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As Jive Turkey said, headsets are sold complete including the crown race. The only extra thing you might need are spacers in case the stack height of the new headset is shorter than the original. The flip side, a taller replacement than the original can be more problematic if the fork is too short.
One thing to check is that it's compatible with your frame and fork. Most bikes sold in the USA take ISO headset - 1"x24tpi thread, 30.2mm headtube, and 26.4mm crown race. However a number of bikes are JIS, meaning the headtube and crown dimensions are 30.0, and 27.0mm respectively. As I remember Specialized bikes, among others, were JIS for a number of years, so unless you have a Specialized the odds favor ISO, buty it's something to be aware of.
One thing to check is that it's compatible with your frame and fork. Most bikes sold in the USA take ISO headset - 1"x24tpi thread, 30.2mm headtube, and 26.4mm crown race. However a number of bikes are JIS, meaning the headtube and crown dimensions are 30.0, and 27.0mm respectively. As I remember Specialized bikes, among others, were JIS for a number of years, so unless you have a Specialized the odds favor ISO, buty it's something to be aware of.
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12-17-11 | 07:46 AM
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As Jive Turkey said, headsets are sold complete including the crown race. The only extra thing you might need are spacers in case the stack height of the new headset is shorter than the original. The flip side, a taller replacement than the original can be more problematic if the fork is too short.
One thing to check is that it's compatible with your frame and fork. Most bikes sold in the USA take ISO headset - 1"x24tpi thread, 30.2mm headtube, and 26.4mm crown race. However a number of bikes are JIS, meaning the headtube and crown dimensions are 30.0, and 27.0mm respectively. As I remember Specialized bikes, among others, were JIS for a number of years, so unless you have a Specialized the odds favor ISO, buty it's something to be aware of.
One thing to check is that it's compatible with your frame and fork. Most bikes sold in the USA take ISO headset - 1"x24tpi thread, 30.2mm headtube, and 26.4mm crown race. However a number of bikes are JIS, meaning the headtube and crown dimensions are 30.0, and 27.0mm respectively. As I remember Specialized bikes, among others, were JIS for a number of years, so unless you have a Specialized the odds favor ISO, buty it's something to be aware of.
As to the JIS/ISO problem, what make is your frame and it's age? Older Japanese bikes were often JIS.
Edit: I checked Ritchey's web site and they no longer list any threaded headsets at all and the Amazon listing gives no info on either stack height or ISO/JIS configuration. I recommend you contact thae actual sellers (Either BikeWorldUSA or Niagara Cycles) to get the details before ordering.
Last edited by HillRider; 12-17-11 at 08:18 AM.
