Hi all!
I intend to cycle tens of thousands of miles across Central Asia and Western Africa, starting in a few weeks!
I am looking to buy a new headset for the Raleigh Yukon, which is my steed of choice (or steed at least)! ...so I was thinking of a Chris King 2Nut Threaded Headset 1 1/8 inch. I have quite a few questions though!
1. What is the stack height of a Chris King 2Nut Threaded Headset 1 1/8 inch? (It may be obvious but I can't seem to find it!)
2. I have measured from the fork crown race to where the lower pressed race would enter the head tube, and then from where upper pressed race would enter the head tube to the top of the steering column when the top race is not attached. I then added these together and I understand that this gives me the minimum stack height, and this was measured at 33mm. I have heard that this low stack height was common on 90s mountain bikes (which I think the Raleigh Yukon is). - Will the 2Nut be compatible with my forks?
3. Are there any credible and durable alternatives to Chris King? I need them to be really durable but Chris Kings are reeeeeeally expensive and I haven't worked out if the stack height will be compatible.
4. Does anyone have a second hand one they wanna sell me?!
Any advice would be appreciated!!!
Cheers - Jack
I intend to cycle tens of thousands of miles across Central Asia and Western Africa, starting in a few weeks!
I am looking to buy a new headset for the Raleigh Yukon, which is my steed of choice (or steed at least)! ...so I was thinking of a Chris King 2Nut Threaded Headset 1 1/8 inch. I have quite a few questions though!
1. What is the stack height of a Chris King 2Nut Threaded Headset 1 1/8 inch? (It may be obvious but I can't seem to find it!)
2. I have measured from the fork crown race to where the lower pressed race would enter the head tube, and then from where upper pressed race would enter the head tube to the top of the steering column when the top race is not attached. I then added these together and I understand that this gives me the minimum stack height, and this was measured at 33mm. I have heard that this low stack height was common on 90s mountain bikes (which I think the Raleigh Yukon is). - Will the 2Nut be compatible with my forks?
3. Are there any credible and durable alternatives to Chris King? I need them to be really durable but Chris Kings are reeeeeeally expensive and I haven't worked out if the stack height will be compatible.
4. Does anyone have a second hand one they wanna sell me?!
Any advice would be appreciated!!!
Cheers - Jack