Needle Bearings

[sswiss]

I'm trying to save an old FSA Orbit headset but the lower bearings are of the needle cage type.
Without breaking the bank, has anybody seen any any replacements, or am I better of just better off replacing the headset?

 

[firedfromthecircus]

Might be worth checking a bearing factor.
https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/a....php?search_in_description=1&keywords=needle&

 

[sswiss]

Thanks @firedfromthecircus.

Just checked them out and Yes I can get them pretty close to size I want but would mean re-using the plastic cage which is pretty rough, and for pretty much the same price as 20 roller bearings I can get a new, albeit Chinese aheadset with sealed internal bearings....#scratcheschin#

ps. it's a hack kind of build not resto!

 

[Once A Hero]

I might have an old FSA headset you can have (FOC) - I'll take a look and see if I can find it and what condition it's in....

 

[Once A Hero]

Would this be of any use to you?
There are no upper bearings, and I don’t know what the top cap is supposed to screw into - whatever it is isn’t present.

 

[sswiss]

The Headset is exactly the same as I have, minus the conix top cap, which I think was something to do with using without a start nut in the forks, but that's not the problem. The lower bearing roller/needle cage it's whats had it on mine and the race is pitted.
So I could probably make one good one with all the bits we have.

 

[Once A Hero]

Drop me a message with your address Etc and I’ll pop it in the post