Specialized Allez Headset

[mark.lewis]

I have recently purchased a 2011 Allez Sport frame with Fact carbon forks. It does not have any headset fitted to it so was looking for advise as to what to fit. Looked on internet and it doesn't seem that this is a straight forward replacement. Any advice will be greatly appreciated
Mark

 

[lpretro1]

Think it has an integrated headset? Need to check bearing size against the spec for the bike

 

[Cyclist33]

ring a specialized concept store and ask them.

 

[Broadside]

My LBS were a bit confused what headset was in my Specialized Secteur (pretty similar to the Allez) when I took it in for a replacement, apparently there can be variations. I just got them to remove the old headset and put a new one in, £40 all in which I thought was pretty good.

 

[MrGrumpy]

I have recently purchased a 2011 Allez Sport frame with Fact carbon forks. It does not have any headset fitted to it so was looking for advise as to what to fit. Looked on internet and it doesn't seem that this is a straight forward replacement. Any advice will be greatly appreciated
Mark

http://service.specialized.com/coll...df/Frame---Road-Frame-Compatibility-Guide.pdf try here and also here http://www.canecreek.com/headset-fit-finder

about to take the plunge on this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cane-creek-cartridge-bearings-s2-s3-zs2-is2/rp-prod11266 as I reckon this will fit my langster!

 

[Gawa62]

Late post here but my bearings have gone rusty in my 2011 Allez.I can't do we with these loose bearings.Can you get cartridge bearings?

 

[MrGrumpy]

check my post right above yours the link tells you what you need.

 

[Gawa62]

Thanks Mr Grumply.Got the bearing but my LBS couldn't fit it as the attachment inside was blocking it.Took it to a specialized store and there removed the attachment and put my bearing in.As well as replaced some bolts all for £10.Another question mate.When I removed my crank I have lost the plastic top which screw's into the pedal.You haven't got a link for that have you? Thanks

 

[Gawa62]

Found the cap. £3.50 :-)

 

[Globalti]

Specialized headsets are a bit of a nightmare.