[FOXROX]

i recently got a new bike (jamis bam) and hate snycros headsets. i wanted to get a cranks bro's headset but i realized that on the bottom of the head tube there are no cubs the bearing is just in the head tube. can i still run the crank bros head set?

http://jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/fullsuspension/dakarbam/09_dakarbam2_spec.html

also any other suggestions on headsets? besides king and cane creek.

thanks!

 

[illflip]

e13 cups and FSA integrated headset
or if you dont care about stack height...FSA Big Fat Pig

 

[FOXROX]

with the e13 cups i need a 1 1/8 headset correct?

 

[illflip]

with the e13 cups i need a 1 1/8 headset correct?

yea. theres a list of integrated headsets compatible on the e13 website i think

 

[FOXROX]

it only says fsa and cane creek. has anyone tried useing a crank bros ?

 

[bdamschen]

I dont think crank bros makes an IS headset

 

[JeffKill]

The Syncros headset that came on the bike is an internal bearing headset. Your frame has a 1.5 headtube, and I dont think Crank Bros makes a 1.5 headset, or a 1.5 to 1 1/8 reducer. You'll probably have to look elsewhere. If your fork has a 1 1/8 steer tube, you'll need a 1.5 to 1 1/8 reducer.

 

[FOXROX]

can i get a 1.5 head set with a cup on the bottom? or does it have to be integrated? does anyone have a suggestion for a head set that will fit with stainless(or anything besides steel just not ti) bearings and a nice crown race?

 

[illflip]

you're options are get a full on 1.5 to 1 1/8 reducing headset:
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/index.php?category=502

or get reducer cups like the e.13 and run a compatible integrated headset.

 

[FOXROX]

looks like im getting the reducers, what are my options now?

 

[DirtyMike]

looks like im getting the reducers, what are my options now?

E13 reducer cups, either a straight reducer, or the the reducer that uses teh campy internal style

Problem solvers reducer cups

Or, One of my favorites, FSA orbit 1.5 to 1 1,125 reducer headset

Or, FSA Big Fat Pig Reducer 1.5 to 1.125
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Also Cane creek double xc flush mount 1.5 to 1.125




There is MANY Options out there. Crank Bro's direct sets is not one of them, at the same time, I am not seeing a positive use in the world of DH/FR with the CB direct sets, even with proper installation, I am seeign more than a few that are cracking.

 

[DHperu]

Crank Bro's direct sets is not one of them, at the same time, I am not seeing a positive use in the world of DH/FR with the CB direct sets, even with proper installation, I am seeign more than a few that are cracking.

hey DirtyMike, where did you see the CB Direct Sets break? im just concerned cus i just installed one on my bike, the Opium DH and i'm heading up to whistler pretty soon for some hard riding.

or do you refer to those that people cracked when they tried installing them?

 

[DirtyMike]

hey DirtyMike, where did you see the CB Direct Sets break? im just concerned cus i just installed one on my bike, the Opium DH and i'm heading up to whistler pretty soon for some hard riding.

or do you refer to those that people cracked when they tried installing them?

Front side of the lower race/cup.

So far what I have gotten from them...... Proper install is pretty crutial, and Proper facing and reaming it crutial for them to last. We have a dozen or so now, and had three come back with splits in the lower race. Thats more per install than any other headset the shop has done. The warranty is great, and easy to deal with, but Shouldnt have to.

We have not done any of the Opium DH sets yet though, and I would love to hear how yours held up post whistler.

 

[DHperu]

Front side of the lower race/cup.

So far what I have gotten from them...... Proper install is pretty crutial, and Proper facing and reaming it crutial for them to last. We have a dozen or so now, and had three come back with splits in the lower race. Thats more per install than any other headset the shop has done. The warranty is great, and easy to deal with, but Shouldnt have to.

We have not done any of the Opium DH sets yet though, and I would love to hear how yours held up post whistler.

I'll definitly Let you know, i'm actually not going thaat soon, i'll be there on the 24th of July but have been riding with the direct set for like 5 sessions, so far so good. i basically bought it because of the Crazy low weight and stack height without it being an integrated headset. i'm on 224 and it doesn't have a 1.5 headtube so it was my best option and now i'll pass it onto a Commencal Supreme DH which i'll post up when im done building her up