[margam_man]

i got a new headset for Christmas but my head tube seems to be a bizarre size. i got a 1. 1/8" headset. what other sizes are there cos i thought there were only one. have i got a specialized head tube. some pics i took of said headset and my head tube.

cheers

margam_man

 

[MMcG]

what brand is that frame?

It looks like it take internal bottom bracket cups. Or maybe a zero stack headset?

I would go to the frame manufacturer's web site to see what type of headset they used for that particular model. In fact, it looks as though the headset is already installed internally (at least on top of the headtube it does).

 

[margam_man]

its a carrera. kona make them as a kinda side venture in the UK.

 

[IH8Rice]

In fact, it looks as though the headset is already installed internally (at least on top of the headtube it does).

yeah, it looks like theres a cup already in there, judging from the pics.


and damn, those cane creeks have a lot of parts!

 

[jerseydirt]

My friends have been through this problem before and what you have to do is measure your headtube in inches and call up chris king and see if they make the size you need because I know demo 8 from 2006 have a special size that chris king makes and so do other bikes so you might have to spend a pretty penny on the headset you need.

 

[IH8Rice]

My friends have been through this problem before and what you have to do is measure your headtube in inches and call up chris king and see if they make the size you need because I know demo 8 from 2006 have a special size that chris king makes and so do other bikes so you might have to spend a pretty penny on the headset you need.

1", 1 1/4", 1 1/8" and 1.5" is all that king makes....and shhh, dont mention CK around here!

 

[MMcG]

My friends have been through this problem before and what you have to do is measure your headtube in inches and call up chris king and see if they make the size you need because I know demo 8 from 2006 have a special size that chris king makes and so do other bikes so you might have to spend a pretty penny on the headset you need.

What the heck are you talking about?

original poster - ignore this guy's post - it doesn't make sense.

 

[MMcG]

So these are sold at Halford's stores in the UK right? I'd go into a Halfords and ask to see if they can tell you if the headset is an internal headset or not.

Actually it states that it is a semi-integrated headset.

# Headset: Semi-Intergrated - Black

I'd check with Halford's and maybe they can order up a replacement for you.

Your Cane Creek won't work with that frame. Perhaps you can return it for a refund from the shop you bought it from and use that money to get the proper headset for your Carrera frame.

 

[maddog17]

My friends have been through this problem before and what you have to do is measure your headtube in inches and call up chris king and see if they make the size you need because I know demo 8 from 2006 have a special size that chris king makes and so do other bikes so you might have to spend a pretty penny on the headset you need.

wow!! someone was on something when this was written. kinda reminds me of how Speedracer talked when he was all worked up!! LOL!!!

 

[SuspectDevice]

That is a Zerostack Headset. 44mm ream. Nice enough. Giant, Ironhorse, Pivot are among other folks that use those.

Carrera has nothing to do with Kona, btw...

 

[IH8Rice]

Carrera has nothing to do with Kona, btw...

it sounded good though

 

[MMcG]

That is a Zerostack Headset. 44mm ream. Nice enough. Giant, Ironhorse, Pivot are among other folks that use those.

Carrera has nothing to do with Kona, btw...

Mickey nailed it. Thanks Mickey.

 

[margam_man]

tnx for all the help lads. heard something about them being build in same factory so put 2 and 2 together and comeup with 8 loloster_oops: i just bought this headset from crc
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18084.
has anybody got any ideas on how to get the old headset out other than a hamer & screwdriver

 

[IH8Rice]

has anybody got any ideas on how to get the old headset out other than a hamer & screwdriver

yup: