Aest Ex Threadless Headset

[TwoBob]

Available from CWC for R299.

 

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/aest-external-threadless-headset

 

Anybody tried one? got anything good or bad to say about them?

[ThePubSA]

TwoBob did you buy it>? Whats the verdict

[Johan Bornman]

Someone once said that any dork with a CAD program can design a standard and nowhere is it more visible than with headsets.

 

The original headset spec called for cartridge bearings with a 36 and 45 degreee chamfer on the inside and outside. However, the likes of Ritchie, Chris King, Campagnolo and others have raped the standard and came up with strange angles.

 

Therefore, the headset may be cheap but if no-one carries spares for it (including spare crown races), it becomes obsolete at its first service.

 

The golden rule with headset choice is to see if the bearing is a standard 36/45 degree bearing. If not, run away from it.

[ThePubSA]

Thats all i can find ;

Threadless External Headsets

Weight : 98g/set

Material : 6061AL-T6 full set CNC Machined

Diameter : Ø28.6 x 34mm x 30mm

Stack height 16.7+10.5=27.2 mm

Bearings :2 Sealed Cartridge Brarings

Color:Anodized Red/Gold/Ti/blue/Blac

http://i00.i.aliimg.com/img/pb/346/250/410/410250346_502.jpg

You have anything for sale 34mm 1 1/8 or recommend something not to pricey ,locally JB.?

Edited October 2, 2012 by 2Nutz

[ThePubSA]

Scrap that was wrong headset

Edited October 2, 2012 by 2Nutz