Which headset for ridgeback cylcone hybrid ?
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raleighnut
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- One of the 'Elite'
Nip into a bike shop (with the bike or the headset) and say "A replacement one of these please"
raleighnut
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- One of the 'Elite'
Well it's an A-head type but whether it's an inch or an inch and an eighth is hard to tell as is whether it's an 'integrated' or tapered type.
accountantpete
OAP
Stock headsets can have a variety of unusual measurements - bets bet is to go to the LBS and ask for a completely new headset.
Otherwise - remove the old crown race on the forks with a flat-headed screwdriver. Get a new headset (which come with a new crown race) with the same ID (internal headtube diameter) which you will need to measure, knock out the old races from the headset, and press the new ones. Make sure the new headset is the same stack height approx and that it is for the same diameter steerer.
Otherwise - remove the old crown race on the forks with a flat-headed screwdriver. Get a new headset (which come with a new crown race) with the same ID (internal headtube diameter) which you will need to measure, knock out the old races from the headset, and press the new ones. Make sure the new headset is the same stack height approx and that it is for the same diameter steerer.
Went to the LBS this morning, asked him for some replacement bearings, go a pair for a quid each however they were slightly too big. The old pair OD was 39mm, the new were 40mm. He recommended getting a new headset, the cheapest he had was £20 (only want to spend a tenner)
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The steerer tube is 1 1/8 inch, its not tapered . Is this one likely to fit ?http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-1-18-1-18-integrated-headset-with-alloy-cap/
Couple of pics below of the cups
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The steerer tube is 1 1/8 inch, its not tapered . Is this one likely to fit ?http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-1-18-1-18-integrated-headset-with-alloy-cap/
Couple of pics below of the cups
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lpretro1
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No - that is an integrated one - you need a standard 1 1/8th" headset - and cheapest I know is the M part one which is about £12.
Thanks, can u post a link ?
Haha thought you were giving me a hint, didn't realise 'M part' are headset manufactures
http://www.madison.co.uk/products/c...ts/sport-threadless-headset-1-1-8-inch-black/ Is it this one? it looks as through it has cups. Are the cups on my frame removable ? If so how do you remove them ?
Drago
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- Suburban Poshshire
Spend a fraction more, get an FSA Pig or Fat pig. Nigh on indestructible, easy to service, and good value. Buy cheap, and you'll be buying again before long. They're designed for BMX's and DH bikes so can handle a hammering, and don't cost the Earth. Some people will pay a ton or more for a Chris King that's no better.
Edit - a tenner off here. http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HSFSPIG/fsa-the-pig-headset
I run one on my Alpinestars, and it's proven to be slick and robust.
Edit - a tenner off here. http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HSFSPIG/fsa-the-pig-headset
I run one on my Alpinestars, and it's proven to be slick and robust.
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Thanks Drago, can I as why you think this will fit my bike ? I'm a newbie to bicycle maintenance
Drago
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- Suburban Poshshire
I can't be 100% certain without your bike in front of me. However, your bike shop tell you it's a 1-1/8" headset (check) and your photos show that the bottom bearing cup appears quite prominent, so it appears to not be a semi-integrated headset but a traditional Aheadset standard (check), so I'm fairly happy. However, double and triple check those facts before ordering.
Its deffo 1-1/8" headset, and the top dustcap has aheadset printed on it, will both types fit (semi integrated and external) ? Its a complicated old business so it is
Thanks or your advice, much appreciated, good bunch on here
My ridgeback supernova's top head set bearing failed.Went to lbs with the cage (or what was left of it).the shop is a ridgeback supplier but he said there are a few possibilities so gave me some loose bearings f.o.c.And I rebuilt it using them but not 100 % happy with it.
No problems but seems to need constant adjustment.
Put plenty of grease in on assembly but would really like to renew with caged sets.
How would I go about it?
No problems but seems to need constant adjustment.
Put plenty of grease in on assembly but would really like to renew with caged sets.
How would I go about it?
accountantpete
OAP
Its deffo 1-1/8" headset, and the top dustcap has aheadset printed on it, will both types fit (semi integrated and external) ? Its a complicated old business so it is
Thanks or your advice, much appreciated, good bunch on here
semi-integrated headsets have the race within the headtube - the headtube is a lot wider to accommodate the bearings. so you have the traditional/external headset where the race is outside the headtube.
