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Headset suggestions

  • 03-02-2010 11:51am
    #1
    omri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,699 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    Was wondering are there any pros & cons of using certain types of headsets ?
    Will be getting new frame with 1 1/8" fork and not sure what type of headset should I chose, or maybe it doesn't really matter ?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    omri wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    Was wondering are there any pros & cons of using certain types of headsets ?
    Will be getting new frame with 1 1/8" fork and not sure what type of headset should I chose, or maybe it doesn't really matter ?

    Thanks
    It does matter, there are a myriad of different standards- external, integrated, semi integrated, and then within those there are different types, get the wrong one and it won't fit. It's not just as simple as getting a 1 1/8" headset!


  • #3
    omri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,699 ✭✭✭omri


    Ok, so I understand it's up to the frame build which headset will fit ?


  • #4
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    omri wrote: »
    Ok, so I understand it's up to the frame build which headset will fit ?
    Correct, it depends on your frame.


  • #5
    omri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,699 ✭✭✭omri


    Ok, so if it doesn't say in the frame description is there any other way to determine headset type ?


  • #6
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    omri wrote: »
    Ok, so if it doesn't say in the frame description is there any other way to determine headset type ?
    What's the frame? You should be able to find out from the manufacturer. I don't think I'd be able to tell myself just by looking but I suspect a bike shop or experienced mechanic would.


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