Why doesn't this headset fit my frame?
01-16-14, 09:09 PM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Why doesn't this headset fit my frame?
I recently got an Unknown Lv-1 frame and I had a problem with the one of the headset cups fitting the headtube. I'm new to building so I'm not familiar with the many variations of headsets and sizes. I thought a 1-1/8" headset should fit my 1-1/8" headtube (which is the only spec I could find) but apparently I'm missing something. This is the headset I purchased.. https://www.jensonusa.com/Ritchey-Log...adless-Headset
I was able to fit the top cup in, but the bottom cup just fell right back out as if it was too skinny to fit the headtube.. Im not sure what kind of headset I need to fix this..
This is a headset someone else with the same frame got. https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/u...et/rp-prod6183
Not sure what it is about this headset that makes it compatible.. the 36/45 degree? the stack height? or that it is integrated?
Thanks for any help anyone can give. Let me know if you need more info.
I was able to fit the top cup in, but the bottom cup just fell right back out as if it was too skinny to fit the headtube.. Im not sure what kind of headset I need to fix this..
This is a headset someone else with the same frame got. https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/u...et/rp-prod6183
Not sure what it is about this headset that makes it compatible.. the 36/45 degree? the stack height? or that it is integrated?
Thanks for any help anyone can give. Let me know if you need more info.
01-16-14, 09:20 PM
#2
bike whisperer
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Melbourne, Oz
Posts: 9,505
Bikes: https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=152015&p=1404231
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1506 Post(s)
Liked 704 Times
in
499 Posts
__________________
Sheldon Brown's bike info ~~~ Park Tools repair help
Half-step triple, using double gear ~~~ 6400 STI rebuild walkthrough ~~~ Want 8/9/10s @126mm OLD? OCR. ~~~ Shimano cassette body overhaul ~~~ Ergopower Escape wear repair ~~~ PSA: drivetrain wear
List of US/Canada bike co-ops ~~~ Global list
Sheldon Brown's bike info ~~~ Park Tools repair help
Half-step triple, using double gear ~~~ 6400 STI rebuild walkthrough ~~~ Want 8/9/10s @126mm OLD? OCR. ~~~ Shimano cassette body overhaul ~~~ Ergopower Escape wear repair ~~~ PSA: drivetrain wear
List of US/Canada bike co-ops ~~~ Global list
01-16-14, 09:41 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Above ground, Walnut Creek, Ca
Posts: 6,681
Bikes: 8 ss bikes, 1 5-speed touring bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 86 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
ya, your headset and your friends headset are not designed for the same type of headtubes. since yours doesn't work and his does, i'm assuming, i would get the one he has.
the headset you have, and i have a few, is called a "1 1/8" traditional threadless headset", OTOH his is called an "integrated headset" as you and others have pointed out. NOT the same.
too bad, yours is cheaper.
life is a learning experience. be happy it's not an expensive mistake, like buying an engraved engagement ring for someone that morphs into a harpy after the purchase...
the headset you have, and i have a few, is called a "1 1/8" traditional threadless headset", OTOH his is called an "integrated headset" as you and others have pointed out. NOT the same.
too bad, yours is cheaper.
life is a learning experience. be happy it's not an expensive mistake, like buying an engraved engagement ring for someone that morphs into a harpy after the purchase...
01-16-14, 10:07 PM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: City of Brotherly Love
Posts: 1,562
Bikes: Raleigh Companion, Nashbar Touring, Novara DiVano, Trek FX 7.1, Giant Upland
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
The Unknown website has remarkably few published specs but the concave headtube is often an indication of an integrated headset.
01-17-14, 12:55 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Leicestershire, UK.
Posts: 255
Bikes: Orbea Ora, Klein Palomino, Planet X Kaffenback, Custom Bamboo build, 1964 Schwinn deluxe.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 15 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
From the citygrounds website:
HEADSET: FSA Impact Internal / Or any Campagnolo 45/45 Stack Headset
so yes you need an internal (integrated) headset.
i only checked as I initially thought it may be a 1 1/8" top and 1.5" bottom which is popular now in MTB and CX frames.
HEADSET: FSA Impact Internal / Or any Campagnolo 45/45 Stack Headset
so yes you need an internal (integrated) headset.
i only checked as I initially thought it may be a 1 1/8" top and 1.5" bottom which is popular now in MTB and CX frames.
01-20-14, 02:45 AM
#6
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Thanks guys. I've ordered the FSA impact internal. I don't know how I overlooked that considering that's where I bought my frame.. also that link from Kimmo is a great resource.
