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chadwick2wheels · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject: integrated headset doesnt fit

so i bought a 1 1/8 integrated headset online except it still has some play when i install it.

are there different options in sizing of a 1 1/8 int. headset?
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jdbaum3 · hipster Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 132

Are you sure that you needed an integrated headset and not a traditional one? Also there have been a few different versions of integrated headsets and I'm not sure that they are all compatible with eachother.

brokebike · cutter Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2434 Location: local

I'm not sure this applies to your situation, but one of the flaws of the integrated headset design - especially if you're using a frame that was previously fitted with an integrated headset - is that the bearings over time can distort the headtube itself because there are no upper and lower cups to seat against as with a traditional design. The forces and stress exerted at those points can wear at the softer metal of the frame and cause the headset to not fit properly.
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chadwick2wheels · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:22 am Post subject:

yeah, i definitely needed an integrated headset. its a raleigh road frame, some what higher end made around 2003 or so.

you might be right, maybe it is out of wack a little bit. cause there is just a tiny little bit of play that is barely noticeable.
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mattypichu · hipster Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 52 Location: bike shop

Check out Chris Kings website and there reasoning for not making integrated headsets, it makes good sense, and as Brian alluded could be the case at hand.
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