** LOW STACK HEADSET ** - recommend me one!!!

[velofrog]

been suggested to try a low-stack headset in order to regain the 20mm i've lost with a new frame that has a 20mm longer headtube! want to keep my forks so looking for other options! maybe a low height stem too with a single bolt rather than two?!

any help greatly appreciated!! :xmas-big-grin:

 

[xerxes]

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I think you'll struggle to find a headset 20mm lower. :?

You could use one of these: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-bhp-2021-stem-extender/

You can see how it works here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=235105

 

[velofrog]

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cheers!

what about having an extra 50mm welded on (they are steel forks)??

a small sleeve welded inside the steerer, then a small length of steerer tube welded on over it??

maybe?! :facepalm:

 

[FluffyChicken]

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King headsets are 31.4 total stack according to their website.


The M-Part inline is 24mm stack so you get 7.4mm
Might get a 21mm Crap Brothers headset too so that's 10mm

FSA and sure others made/make a 30mm stem which is probably another 10mm over a normal 40mm one.

 

[FluffyChicken]

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The FSA could be 35mm so is the superstar zephir.

 

[xerxes]

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what about having an extra 50mm welded on (they are steel forks)??

I've seen it done by cutting the steerer and brazing in an extension. Probably an expensive option though.

 

[sancho]

A single bolt stem should give you some room to work with.

Also, some of the older (no logo) CK headsets have a lower stack height than the current ones.

http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/vintag ... c01353.jpg

 

[02gf74]

Another option is a steerer extender. Not as elegant but cheaper than new forks.

 

[velofrog]

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thanks lads! :xmas-cool:

yeah, it's a work bike, i paid £50 for the Salsa Cromoto forks, a new headset and stem are prob not far off that too! cheapest way is the extender, really would like to keep the forks if possible though!

oh, and Merry Xmas! :xmas-big-grin:

 

[KermitGKona88]

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What length is the steerer :?: