jimihendrix
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What does this mean ?, how can you tell when one is integrated and how do you know when a frame is made for an integrated headset ?
Integrated headsets ?
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jimihendrix
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Ah, right, so it'd be obvious if a frame was made for an integrated headset.
not entirely 
http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech/fix/?id ... _headtypes
but if there is an angled edge in the tube itl be integrated or the campy integrated
if your looking at getting a frame you just need to find out what the angle is
i had a bmx around 04 that was one of the first to use integrated and it was great . couldnt overtighten and once set didnt come loose . ever . no tools needed either just pop the bearings in
http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech/fix/?id ... _headtypes
but if there is an angled edge in the tube itl be integrated or the campy integrated
if your looking at getting a frame you just need to find out what the angle is
i had a bmx around 04 that was one of the first to use integrated and it was great . couldnt overtighten and once set didnt come loose . ever . no tools needed either just pop the bearings in
jimihendrix
MacRetro Rider
It was in my head as i'm about to buy a headset for the 2000 San Andreas and that's the youngest frame i've owned
I'll just go for a conventional heavy duty one
I'll just go for a conventional heavy duty one
Agency_Scum
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It's easy really. If the headset's had a production run of 6, is impossible to get out or needs " special attachments " for your headset press to fit and wears out in 20 minutes then it's an intergrated one.
Twitch
Gibber.
AAGGHHH!!!
I'm going to have a bit of a lie down now.
Twitch
Gibber.
AAGGHHH!!!
I'm going to have a bit of a lie down now.
jimihendrix
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Agency_Scum":3tzf7adv said:
Just found an intigrated one for sale on CRC, they recommend buying a good one as "they are exposed to water and mud and are hard to replace" :shock:
Dont think they are fans of them either
dirtjumper_dmr
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not sure if its my inner luddite showing through but i really dont like the idea of integrated/semi integrated headsets...
jimihendrix":2seyo93j said:
Sounds like someone is getting confused between internal and integrated headsets.
Internal headsets use cups that fit inside the headtube (like Giant bikes use). Integrated headsets have a profiled headtube where the bearings fit directly into it without the use of cups (like various road bikes and BMXs).
Personally I've never had a problem with fitting either type of headset.
