Cane Creek 40-Series Traditional Headset
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The right diameter will fit so long as it is the right size
I have fitted the 34mm external cup headset to a fork with a 1-inch diameter Steer tube is 1/8" in diameter. You will need the 30mm race that comes with the headset for that fork
As a result, the bearings have the usual seals on them.
The Cane Creek. The headset finder at com is available to you. I think that you need a ZS type for your bike, and this is not one. I have also called Cane Creek's tech support and was able to speak with a live person who was Contact us at 800 234-4848
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As a boardroom consultant, I have used a variety of headset brands over the years, although the majority were Tange threaded headsets. The threadless Cane Creek 110 series was the upgrade I used for my previous bike (a Trek 720 disc that cracked at the seat tube/top tube junction, but that's a tangential rant I'll bypass for now), which was quite pricey. Even though I would love to put a 110 series in my new steel frame, I could not justify the expense. The 110 series is made in America and beautifully finished, including the smoothest bearings I have ever handled, but the 40 series looks equally good, although it is not made in America. Likewise, the bearings were smooth as I remember them to be from the 110 series. As for installing it, I used a home made headset press (threaded rod, fender washers, and nuts - look up DIY headset press and crown install tool on any search engine), some wrenches, and grease (place generous amounts To attach the crown race to the fork, we used a piece of PVC pipe long enough to extend from just beyond the fork steerer tube to the fork crown. If possible, make sure the PVC fits in the race as tightly as possible, so any force will be applied to it, which is why you should take the race to your local hardware store. PVC should be softer in nature than the race, so consider that when shopping. You must then place the crown race and gasket on the crown (for which you will need additional grease) before putting the PVC pipe on top and slamming it against a surface until it sets. The installation can be done by your local bike mechanic or you can download the instructions and do it yourself without the costly, dedicated tools from Park and other manufacturers. Installing the bearings and dust covers is fairly straightforward as Cane Creek includes an instruction sheet that describes how to do so. There is no doubt that Cane Creek is one of the best, especially the 110 series (if you can afford it) This product has been expected to last for years, plus Cane Creek sells replacement parts, so I can essentially view it as.
I like this headset very much. A tandem rider, I took a lot of abuse to my headset. I am replacing it with this one, and it works great. In the document that came with it, however, it does not specify which way around the races and spacers are. The headset on this bike is the first one I've replaced, and I don't do bicycle work for a living. The picture I needed to show how everything fitted together was only found after I searched the Internet for some time. Experienced mechanics might laugh at me, but others who aren't as confident might be able to understand me Those who do it themselves might also experience this issue. It would have saved me a lot of time in the enclosed documentation if there had been a good graphic or diagram.
Especially in these days when sealed bearings are the norm, there is no reason to install headsets It is not that much more expensive to get a full set of bearings, where you know they are going to fit together, since replacement bearings can sometimes be found as exact replacements. tried my best to find the replacement bearing I required- In order to save the travel time required for headset replacement. That was a failure on my part. It took me a little while to install the new headset and bearings, but once I got it done, I didn't need Some improvisation definitely had to be done. RJ the bike guy may have had some videos on my mind throughout this trip.
It was almost impossible to drive on my new crown race, which is not split and quite tight on my new fork, that I realized I must take my bike to the shop. In order to make driving the crown race without hitting the steerer tube easier when I sandwich the steerer tube with two pieces of scrap wood, I cut a v shape into each piece of wood. The old top screw was driven down with the appropriate sockets from my socket set, as well as with the appropriate size sockets from my socket set. Place the fangled nut in its proper place. In addition, I should have been less generous with the grease on the sealed bearings, as it made it harder to get the right tension on them once they were Nevertheless, all things considered, the old is gone and the new has come, and the new steers like a champ and I can reuse the $100 or so that I saved by doing the job myself for something else!.
The headset ships stacked inside the box, so take photos of the exact stacking order so you can remember it later. There is everything you need except any spacers you may need to raise the stem height and ensure that the top cap will fit easily. The warranty is one year. Good instructions are provided. Cups seem to be of good quality and spin smoothly when mounted on It is recommended that you have your bike mechanic "chase and face" the head tube and fork crown before installation to ensure the surfaces are flat and parallel. When installing the cup and crown race, be sure to use antiseize.
The purpose of this purchase was to replace my bearings since I had recently upgraded my Schwinn Santis 29 inch spring fork with an air fork. When I read how hard it is to remove a bottom bearing flange from an old fork and how difficult it is to replace the star nut that ties the bottom bearing to the fork, I decided to buy a new headset. This met my needs. In order to replace the bearing caps you will need a large flat blade screwdriver and a hammer. I hooked it up from the inside of the steering tube onto the plate and whacked it , popping them out just be sure on where you hit and take your time. It is apparent from many youtube videos that the "official procedure" involves special tools, I did not use any "special tools" to install. I just used a piece of wood and a hammer, some grease to grease it up and drove in the new races. It really helped to buy a star nut driver from Amazon for a cheap price. It is great to have new bearings as these are quality sealed bearings that run better than the old ones.
It comes with replaceable sealed bearings which extend its service life and enable more There is a reason why Cane Creek has been around for so long Their.
Since I started building computers several years ago, I have acquired seven or eight of these headsets. Its quality is excellent and its durability is excellent. We've spec'd it. The performance and function of the video card has never failed me during installation or years after it was installed. Here's a headset that will hold up to any type of riding whether it be a hybrid, mountain, or cruiser.
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