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[Closed] What headset for a Banshee Prime (44/56 tapered)?

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I've just ordered a Banshee Prime and I'm starting to get the build kit together - can someone help me with the right zerostack headset - there seems to be a lot of choice and I don't want to eff it up?

I'm going to be using tapered Fox 34s too.

Is this right (from Cane Creek site)?

Top Headset:
SHIS:ZS44 - 1-1/8" ZeroStack (ZS) Threadless
Bottom Headset:
SHIS:ZS56/30 - 1.5" ZeroStack (ZS) to 1-1/8" Conversion
click below to view Cane Creek headsets that fit your bike


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 12:49 pm
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If you're going to build it yourself, you'll have an easier time if you use a Hope headset as they have a split crown race which requires no tools to fit. Have a look at this:

44/56 is pretty common; it's the same as Trek's E2 'standard'.


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 1:12 pm
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What he said, I went hope on my recent banshee build, very simple to get the right one.


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 1:18 pm
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I just built up a spitfire v2 and used the banshee headset, it comes with split crown races for both fork options. Easy to install, so far so good!


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 1:21 pm
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Would this do the trick?
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=424

I will likely fit myself so split crown race would be great - anything for less than £50?


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 1:45 pm
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I bought a Hope 44/56 ZS to replace that superstar one (only lasted two months)- buy cheap, buy twice.

I paid £56 posted from UKbikestore.co.uk for the Hope.


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 5:23 pm
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Ok, consensus is for Hope mix and match which I can get for £50 on ukbikestore (thanks for the heads up chopchop).

Now which of the myriad choices do I want? Number 2 integral top with an E bottom?


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 9:15 pm
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Need build pictures when it arrives!!I'm VERY tempted.I'm assuming you took the double barrel option (unless you are in fact,insane).


 
Posted : 22/02/2013 9:34 pm
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Yep, XL black with a CC double barrel air. Got a set of Fox 34s waiting at home, can't wait.


 
Posted : 07/03/2013 4:03 pm
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Stop buggering about on here and get her built!! 😉


 
Posted : 07/03/2013 4:06 pm
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*Hijack* - I have a new Banshee Munro headest to fit straight steerer and 1/1/8 to 1 1/2 headtube. Taken off my new Legend. Email in profile if interested.


 
Posted : 07/03/2013 4:23 pm
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Wish it was that easy Rorshach, the fork is at home, but the frame is not due to the 20th. The suspense is killing me.

Thanks Scruff but getting a headset from my LBS where I bought the frame.


 
Posted : 08/03/2013 4:04 pm
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Booooooo


 
Posted : 08/03/2013 4:14 pm
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Sorry to hijack but I'm waiting for my new prime to arrive, 20th you say 😀 well excited, I too have all the bits waiting to go on now near enough. I went for a raw tho in L 8)


 
Posted : 08/03/2013 10:30 pm
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I got a black one as I was aiming for the stealth/murdered out look sim to one half way down this [url= http://forums.mtbr.com/banshee-bikes/production-prime-photo-build-thread-817368-19.html ]page[/url]


 
Posted : 09/03/2013 9:00 pm
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Hope headset as they have a split crown race which requires no tools to fit.

You need a special tool to fit a crown race. 😆


 
Posted : 09/03/2013 9:06 pm

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