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[Closed] What headset do I need?

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Hi there, this may sound abit stupid but what headset do I need to fit my on one 456, I know it external but there seems to be lots off different sizes.... ❗ ❓


 
Posted : 23/05/2011 8:33 pm
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Standard steel 456?

If yes then an external 1 1/8" (1.125") will do. These are the most common so chances are if they don't say on the description they are the right size. Got a Superstarcomponents one on mine as it was cheap but still reasonable spec.


 
Posted : 23/05/2011 8:51 pm
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yes the steel one, thankyou


 
Posted : 23/05/2011 9:15 pm
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What ever your budget is! Cane Creek S3 is good value £15, Hope if you have money £50 and Chris King if a lottery winner!


 
Posted : 23/05/2011 9:21 pm
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Best VFM headsets out there at the moment are the FSA Orbit Extreme Pro, available from several places (including On One) for £30 to £35... This is a £90 rrp headset with a 10 year warranty just like a King! I've been using a couple of these now for a year or so, and they're spot on.

If you've not got £35, buy an FSA XL2, still v good quality with cartridge bearings and can be found for about £20.

Don't bother with anything with loose ball bearings in, it won't last anywhere near as long and might seem like a good place to save some money, but when you have to replace the headset after a years hard graft, you'll wish you bought a better one to start.


 
Posted : 23/05/2011 9:28 pm
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went for this in the end:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=12142

looked a good deal


 
Posted : 23/05/2011 10:12 pm
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That'll fit 😀


 
Posted : 23/05/2011 10:21 pm
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cheers. 🙂


 
Posted : 23/05/2011 10:37 pm

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