Advice on a relatively inexpensive threaded headset?
07-11-14 | 01:30 PM
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Advice on a relatively inexpensive threaded headset?
I'm building up a vintage Cannondale ST-400 for my wife and need a headset for it. Pretty much everything else other than seatpost and possibly brakes will be able to transfer over from parts I have laying around.
By my measurements, the steerer is 39 mm longer than the head tube. So I'm looking for a 1" ISO threaded headset that's got a maximum 39 mm stack height and preferably runs no more than ~$30 or so. So far, I've seen Tange Passage, Tange Levin, Ritchey Pro Logic, and the Miche Primato with needle bearings that fit that criteria. Any others I should be adding to the list? Of those, does anybody have a preference?
I'd kind of been hoping that I'd have enough room to try one of those sealed bearing headsets, but I haven't seen any of those in less than 42 mm stack height. I'm kind of lazy, so I'd prefer caged bearings to loose, but nothing is absolute along those lines.
By my measurements, the steerer is 39 mm longer than the head tube. So I'm looking for a 1" ISO threaded headset that's got a maximum 39 mm stack height and preferably runs no more than ~$30 or so. So far, I've seen Tange Passage, Tange Levin, Ritchey Pro Logic, and the Miche Primato with needle bearings that fit that criteria. Any others I should be adding to the list? Of those, does anybody have a preference?
I'd kind of been hoping that I'd have enough room to try one of those sealed bearing headsets, but I haven't seen any of those in less than 42 mm stack height. I'm kind of lazy, so I'd prefer caged bearings to loose, but nothing is absolute along those lines.
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07-11-14 | 01:46 PM
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I like Ritchey Logic HSs. This one is $18 and shows a 33 stack height. I am sure you can shop around and get it cheaper or with free shipping.
Unless your looking for CampI or DA $30 can but a real nice HS
Ritchey Logic 1" Threaded Headset, Silver 26.4 crown @ eBikeStop.com
Unless your looking for CampI or DA $30 can but a real nice HS
Ritchey Logic 1" Threaded Headset, Silver 26.4 crown @ eBikeStop.com
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07-11-14 | 03:11 PM
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FSA Duron 1" threaded cartridge (sealed) bearing. $30 to $40 shipped, on e-bay. Available in silver or black. I have one in use; like it!
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07-11-14 | 06:59 PM
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I like Ritchey Logic HSs. This one is $18 and shows a 33 stack height. I am sure you can shop around and get it cheaper or with free shipping.
Unless your looking for CampI or DA $30 can but a real nice HS
Ritchey Logic 1" Threaded Headset, Silver 26.4 crown @ eBikeStop.com
Unless your looking for CampI or DA $30 can but a real nice HS
Ritchey Logic 1" Threaded Headset, Silver 26.4 crown @ eBikeStop.com
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