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[Closed] Kona Impact headset replacement. HELP!

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Hi,

I'm trying to replace the original Kona Impact 1 1/8" threaded headset on a Kona Lava Dome. The stack height of the Impact is ridiculously low, around 32mm and I'm having a nightmare trying to find a suitable replacement.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

The Kona Impact headsets came with an Allen key pinch bolt instead of a lock ring. Mine got overtightened and damaged. If somebody out there has one of those bad boys that would be amazing too.. 🙂

Thanks,
Gabs


 
Posted : 04/03/2016 9:58 pm
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Try over on retrobike. Someone on there must have one or some spare parts.


 
Posted : 04/03/2016 10:14 pm
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I used this ritchey one on my old kona, it was about 1mm taller than the original impact but worked fine

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ritchey-pro-logic-threaded-headset/rp-prod39820?gs=1&gclid=CjwKEAiAgeW2BRDDtKaTne77ghgSJACq2U4bQrTw9mNpI4ORlEByTbm5jSdoQLGfXZuWv8JAdab3YRoChhnw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds


 
Posted : 04/03/2016 10:23 pm
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I held one of those together with a jubilee clip round the knurled top ring for months. SJS is probably worth a look -

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/headsets-1-1-8-threaded-dept584/


 
Posted : 05/03/2016 7:51 am
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Hi,

I have a brand new old stock replacement available in original box direct from Kona for original rap of £35 plus p and p. Have a look on retro bike under NOS KONA. Email robin.stones@tesco.net if interested.


 
Posted : 05/03/2016 8:35 am
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Thanks everyone!
Some computer issues kept me away for a bit. In the meantime I ended up with a Brand-X headset. It worked out perfectly with the short little steerer I had. 🙂


 
Posted : 13/03/2016 10:58 am

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