Arabesque Crown Race OR similar OR Complete Headset - Sorted

[TGR]

Morning all,

I am looking for an Arabesque crown race quite urgently. If you have anything suitable or know of a workable substitute give me a shout.

Thanks,

Richard

 

[bikenut2010]

Re: Arabesque Crown Race OR similar OR Complete Headset

There's a really nice arabesque 600 just listed on the bay for 18 quid

 

[TGR]

Re: Arabesque Crown Race OR similar OR Complete Headset

Thanks, have you the link?

Richard

 

[bikenut2010]

Re: Arabesque Crown Race OR similar OR Complete Headset

sure Rich...it's 16 plus post
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Shima ... 3a89f149bf

 

[TGR]

Re: Arabesque Crown Race OR similar OR Complete Headset

Thanks - have a look at the second set of pics - do you see pits in the races?

Richard

 

[TGR]

Re: Arabesque Crown Race OR similar OR Complete Headset

The one i am looking for is the 6200 -

http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx? ... AbsPos=308

but that one might work, providing there are no pits.

Richard

 

[bikenut2010]

Re: Arabesque Crown Race OR similar OR Complete Headset

this is NOS http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-600-E ... 3cdaf275f7

 

[TGR]

Re: Arabesque Crown Race OR similar OR Complete Headset

I had seen that but i really cannot justify the cost, the headset is going on an old Gazelle which is not NOS or close. I have an NOS 600 which i took off as it looked too new with the frame. The Arabesque looks right but the crown race is damaged. I might put the 600 back on and work on the Arabesque race until i get it fixed with engineering paste. I have all week to decide.

Thanks,

Richard

 

[jm]

Re: Arabesque Crown Race OR similar OR Complete Headset

I have a used but good headset £20 posted I will try and get a pic of the race but it is good,not perfect but good.jm.

 

[TGR]

Re: Arabesque Crown Race OR similar OR Complete Headset

Thanks everyone for the offers, but I think i will use the previous headset and at least the bike will be rideable. This gives me time to consider my options.

Thanks to all who responded,

Richard