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I do not understand this.
http://www.bicycleretailer.com/produ...s#.UddJL-7TmUk
It is a flipp'in HEADSET. Adjust it once and forget it. If cared for, they don't hardly ever go bad. They are not rocket science. WHY? |
Newer model bikes headsets do go bad. Sometimes in a few years or less, due to sweat, weather, etc. What makes it even worse, that headsets now have gone to the point of ignorant. There is no longer a standard, and some are proprietary even to model of bike. Many times at the bike shop, we had to order a headset directly from the bike manufacturer, just to be sure it would fit. Mainly it is the cause of integrated headsets, a useless "innovation".,,,,BD
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Use Campy, gets thousands of miles. The average mileage on my Campy head sets is 10,000 plus.
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Originally Posted by Bikedued
(Post 15818743)
Newer model bikes headsets do go bad. Sometimes in a few years or less, due to sweat, weather, etc. What makes it even worse, that headsets now have gone to the point of ignorant. There is no longer a standard, and some are proprietary even to model of bike. Many times at the bike shop, we had to order a headset directly from the bike manufacturer, just to be sure it would fit. Mainly it is the cause of integrated headsets, a useless "innovation".,,,,BD
with this tool http://www.wigglestatic.com/images/f...guide-zoom.jpg |
I have a Specialized S Works E5 that came to me with a bad proprietary headset. I am largely unfamiliar with modern headsets, after some research and some headset spacers I was able to fit a Cane Creek headset that is much nicer than the original.
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Is there a source for this headset tool shown here?
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Newer model bikes headsets do go bad. Sometimes in a few years or less, due to sweat, weather, etc. What makes it even worse, that headsets now have gone to the point of ignorant. There is no longer a standard, and some are proprietary even to model of bike. Many times at the bike shop, we had to order a headset directly from the bike manufacturer, just to be sure it would fit. Mainly it is the cause of integrated headsets, a useless "innovation".,,,, |
Originally Posted by balindamood
(Post 15818695)
[h=2]I do not understand this.[/h]
your not being very understanding |
Originally Posted by ksisler
(Post 15819069)
Is there a source for this headset tool shown here?
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Originally Posted by balindamood
(Post 15819694)
What a bunch of crap. I am going to put on my aluminum foil hat, bury a bunch of threaded headsets in a lake, and dig a bunker..
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Long live press in threaded headsets!!,,,,BD
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Originally Posted by gioscinelli
(Post 15818770)
Use Campy, gets thousands of miles. The average mileage on my Campy head sets is 10,000 plus.
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Oh, but it IS rocket science!!! Had slightly whacky headset with some brinelling going on in the bearings of my 79 LeTour. Interesting when your front wheel self centers....at least it centered itself STRAIGHT! [h=1][/h]
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Originally Posted by hairnet
(Post 15818854)
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On my Gios Torino Professional I have over 50,000 miles on my Campagnolo Record C headset!
http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/q...l/DSC_0007.jpg
Originally Posted by rootboy
(Post 15820484)
When kept properly adjusted. :thumb:
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As noted, the answer isn't applicable to C&V. The headset interface has changed.
There is only one reason not to use modern, sealed bearing headsets which are superior in every way; period-correctness. |
sealed bearing headsets which are superior in every way |
Originally Posted by balindamood
(Post 15820722)
Do they need to be superior (design-wise) when old design works just fine? Might as well have carbon-fiber underwear given that logic.
Originally Posted by balindamood
(Post 15820722)
Might as well have carbon-fiber underwear given that logic.
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Cartridge bearing threadless headsets are pretty nice. I put one of these in a recent build. Classic looks with modern cornvenience!
Even a fork swap is a simple operation. 15 minutes, easy. It takes me that long just to re-wrap one side of bar tape (just one part of the operation if I were to swap forks with an olde-fashioned setup). http://bluelug.com/upload/save_image...73e203d59a.jpg |
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