Headsets for paces

[baron von greenback]

What are the best headsets to put on a pace rc200 f2 it 1inch or does it no matter I know Chris kings need something doing to them to fit is that the only one cheers

 

[SantasLoneCruzer]

Keen to also hear people’s thoughts on this, my f5 (recently new to me) has a basic headset (threadless) fitted new by the previous owner. I’m wary about removing/refitting with another one given the “sensitivity” of that area…..

 

[d8mok]

I went with a S8 Cane creek.

I’ve I did it again if likely modify one too with a relief channel

 

[baron von greenback]

Can you explain relief channel I assume you mean a ck and why it needs a channel and were can you do it yourself cheers

 

[d8mok]

A groove around the headset cup

 

[baron von greenback]

Top and bottom any idea why going to need someone with a lathe

 

[d8mok]

If you do a search Danson67 has explained it far better than I ever could.

 

[FluffyChicken]

@danson67
Should be able to clock the name above and search the posts.

 

[baron von greenback]

I had alook on danson couldn't find anything but I know someone has done one on here wouldn't surprise me if it was danson very clever skilful bloke from the bit of work I seen of his

 

[kingoffootball]

A couple of relevant posts:

Post in thread 'Show us how you fixed crack on Manitou FS'

Mar 16, 2020

I posted this on our Facebook Aluminium Builders' Group. Probably of interest to all you vintage Manitou fanboys.

After some discussion on the group, the calculated figures shown in the pictures were revised as per the descriptions, but the relative stresses, the problem, and solution remain the same.

"I've repaired more than a few cracked Manitou, Marin, Pace and Nishiki head tubes in the last few years...all designed for press-fitted external Ahead or semi-integrated headsets.
Most seem to have failed because of poor materials/reaming/prep/tolerances from headset/frame...

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Post in thread '7005 Head Tubes Cracking'

Apr 21, 2025

OK, it's not because of hardening of the 7005 material.
That's already done and finished soon after the frame was built. Additional time barely increases tensile strength etc

Manufacturers will usually carry out an artificial age cycle post-weld (Put it in an oven, 10hrs @ 150°C, or similar) to drive a consistent ageing result. However, 7005 will also naturally age harden at room temperature (20°C) over a few weeks post-weld, so heat treatment is not strictly necessary, just advisable for business insurance/quality control/traceability etc. After ageing (natural or artificial), you need...

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