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Post by taffysmith on Nov 29, 2010 16:26:07 GMT
Well I was going to prep the bike ready for next week end, when I tried to turn the handle bars they were stiff looks like a new head set is needed.  My pride and joy is a specialized endruo sl 08 does any one have any advice on a replacement head set  I've been told to go for a crane creek Any advice would be appreciated  also are they hard to fit or is it going to be a trip to 1868 cycles  |
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Post by Craigy Boy on Nov 29, 2010 17:29:42 GMT
Go for a chris king fit and forget pick on up for £80 will out last any other headset, or go for a hope they get good reviews. Easy to fit all you need is 2 blocks of wood and a hammer  |
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Post by taffysmith on Nov 29, 2010 17:52:15 GMT
Cheers craigy I did think of getting the Chris king, any pointers on whereto get one?? Or the hope is it worth visiting chain reaction.
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Post by Oggy on Nov 29, 2010 18:00:49 GMT
Cheers craigy I did think of getting the Chris king, any pointers on whereto get one?? Or the hope is it worth visiting chain reaction. think whinstanleys was the cheapest last time i looked, if you do buy form them make sure they have it in stock first as they can be a pain in the ass |
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Post by voodoopiles on Nov 29, 2010 18:21:42 GMT
My headset seized on the forum ride out of Bangor and I managed to just pick up two sets of replacement bearing races for a £1.00 each....just a thought |
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Post by Craigy Boy on Nov 29, 2010 21:30:45 GMT
My headset seized on the forum ride out of Bangor and I managed to just pick up two sets of replacement bearing races for a £1.00 each....just a thought Neils will have sealed bearings which will be £25 so it's worth going for a better 1 while your at it. Type it in on google see what comes up |
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Post by taffysmith on Nov 30, 2010 20:57:19 GMT
Well I was going to change it myself but I've changed my mind when I striped it not got the best patience with things. So before I do any damage can anyone point on the right direction of a good shop who will fit either a CK or Hope)))
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Post by davydonn on Dec 1, 2010 10:34:26 GMT
Well I was going to change it myself but I've changed my mind when I striped it not got the best patience with things. So before I do any damage can anyone point on the right direction of a good shop who will fit either a CK or Hope))) Rob at Better Bikes in Rhyl will do a headset fitting for £15. He fitted my Hope and done a good job of it. It used to be callded Tangible Dream (a long time ago), on Wellington Road just to the right of Aldi - 01745 343132. |
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Post by taffysmith on Dec 1, 2010 16:03:47 GMT
Cheers all for the advice  I have booked the rusted steed in to 1868 racing for a nice bit of Hope blue to be fiotted £70 not bad I thought ;D |
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Post by taffysmith on Dec 3, 2010 18:45:49 GMT
Well I've just picked the bike up from Martin at1868 and I've got to say I am very impressed what a very good service 110 times better than that other shop!!
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I've been told to go for a crane creek 
also are they hard to fit or is it going to be a trip to 1868 cycles 
I have booked the rusted steed in to 1868 racing for a nice bit of Hope blue to be fiotted £70 not bad I thought ;D