Advice on new 1 inch threaded headset

[prezza]

Hi all...

I’m doing a build on a 95 clockwork at mo (have ongoing thread in appropriate section).

I always fit new headsets when doing a full strip. Especially after frame has been painted/powdercoated.

Anyway, I’m just wondering if anyone has advice on a decent 1 inch threaded headset (sub £30) as I’m really undecided as to whether to persevere with my STX standard one and give it s service or for s more modern one which may give more longevity. The STX has sealed cartridges which you can pop open and change balls/regrease but I can’t see anywhere that stocks the whole sealed races which would be my perfect solution.

There’s a few modern ones on the market but not lots and I’m dubious over what’s good. Anyone can advise on a decent one to go for if I do replace the whole thing?

Views please...

 

[KermitGKona88]

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BBB are usually pretty good and you can buy replacement bearings too

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBB-ThreadAr ... 69dfa859a4

 

[Trialsmeister]

Re: inch and threaded.

How about good old logic? Not changed much from back when and have always been reliable for my riders...

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/ritchey-logic- ... gLObfD_BwE

 

[hamster]

Shimano discontinued the cartridges, which is a total pain.

My go-to ones are Tange Levin or (the best) a Campagnolo Record road headset, which is still made.

 

[prezza]

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Thanks to all of you.

I appreciate the comments and links to options ...

 

[prezza]

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My other line of enquiry is to measure the Shimano sealed bearing races and see if any of the online bearing companies do them as modern sealed units should they be an industry standard size....
I doubt they will be tho....

 

[Graham_hkr]

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My other line of enquiry is to measure the Shimano sealed bearing races and see if any of the online bearing companies do them as modern sealed units should they be an industry standard size....
I doubt they will be tho....

https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/Beari ... index.html

 

[prezza]

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Thank you. That’s a great site. Rang them tho and they confirmed that they don’t do anything that size. It appears that Shimano used these type of race (conventional bearing race housed in its own casing) assay was the predecessor to industry standard sealed bearings.

At least I’ve explored that avenue. I could replace and grease the bearings within the race and I’m sure it will work ok but torn as to whether just to fit a whole new headset. Torn between originality or functionality on a now factory fresh frame.

Heading towards functionality at mo as it’s not like the clockwork was a Uber rare unicorn bike

Cheers

 

[Graham_hkr]

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It appears that Shimano used these type of race (conventional bearing race housed in its own casing) assay was the predecessor to industry standard sealed bearings.

Yeah thought that might be the case tbh we find a lot of manufacturers are making bespoke bearings for their kit now! worth a try tho like you said!

 

[fearfactoryüberalles]

Tange makes classic looking silver & black ones, alloy cups & cartridge bearings inside tem. Got mine for 25 EUR a year ago. Cheap, light, nice, they"re surely worth a try!