Headset question..... modern content.

porkypaw

Retro Guru
My new frame has just arrived, GT Avalanche with zero stack head tube,
is there a difference between Intergrated and Zero stack headsets?
They both look the same on the tinternet :?
I've only just got to grips with the Ahead system and now they've changed again!
 
I cannot help you with the exact differences for yours, the same stuff is about with too many different names, marketing you see. But be warned there definitely are differences out there. The integrated headset in my modern Specialized turned out to be a larger diameter, Campagnolo standard.

Park Tools have this explanation which at least mentions the "zero stack":

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=68

Sheldon Brown and the Cane Creek website have good stuff too.

Enjoy!!
 
Thanks for the links, I'll have a look at mbr.
Pleased I haven't ordered one yet, It hadn't crossed my mind that they may be different diameters.
Just looked at the parktool link and has made things a lot clearer.
Thanks again :)
 
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