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Headset Install

  • 16-03-2009 11:32am
    #1
    jeffontour
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 930 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    the planet-x is coming together and I just need to tune the gears and brakes and tighten the headset. The headset is where I've a question though.

    I received 2 expander/compression nut thingies with the bike.

    One is the standard star-spangled nut type, like this http://www.bikepartsplace.com/products/headset-compression-nut-aheadset-1-inch-diameter/

    The other is closest to http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=2218 if slightly different. Works on the same concept of expanding metal sleeve as opposed to nasty metal edges with the star-spangled job.

    I reckon it's the latter I should use as they seem to be recommended for carbon steerer tubes but I will await the expertise of people who know and aren't just guessing like I am!

    Cheers.


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  • #2
    Ghost Rider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭Ghost Rider


    I just got my Planet-X SL Pro Carbon - yep, it's the latter kind it uses.
    jeffontour wrote: »
    Hi all,

    the planet-x is coming together and I just need to tune the gears and brakes and tighten the headset. The headset is where I've a question though.

    I received 2 expander/compression nut thingies with the bike.

    One is the standard star-spangled nut type, like this http://www.bikepartsplace.com/products/headset-compression-nut-aheadset-1-inch-diameter/

    The other is closest to http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=2218 if slightly different. Works on the same concept of expanding metal sleeve as opposed to nasty metal edges with the star-spangled job.

    I reckon it's the latter I should use as they seem to be recommended for carbon steerer tubes but I will await the expertise of people who know and aren't just guessing like I am!

    Cheers.


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