1 1/4 headset question.

[lukesdad]

As part of my Cannondale M 2000 revamp I need a headset its aquill stem with 1 1/4 headset. Question is will any 1 1/4 headset do or is it a special part, reason Im asking is ive looked on ebay and there seems to be allsorts of weird and wonderfull offerings shapes and locking especially

 

[dan_bo]

I've got a 1 1/4" XTR headset just BEGGING to be sat in a bike like that. £20 posted.

 

[lukesdad]

Do ya rekon it ll fit Danbo XTR wasnt about 20 years ago when this was built was it ?

 

[BigSteev]

If it's a quill stem then it'll need to be a headset with a locking nut. With 'normal' 1 1/8" stems it is the stem itself that keeps the headset tight, with a quill stem it can't do that.

 

[lukesdad]

If it's a quill stem then it'll need to be a headset with a locking nut. With 'normal' 1 1/8" stems it is the stem itself that keeps the headset tight, with a quill stem it can't do that.

Appreciate that.Its the body depth of the locking mech at the top Im concerned about they range from a simple nut to quite a deep casting.

 

[dan_bo]

If it's a 1 1/4" you need, it's a 1 1/4" i've got. Practically unused.

 

[lukesdad]

If it's a 1 1/4" you need, it's a 1 1/4" i've got. Practically unused.

Sorry Dan bo been away from the computer. If its got the locknut for a quill stem. Then yes please.