Re: [CR]inset head races.

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing)

Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 17:46:38 +0100
Subject: Re: [CR]inset head races.
From: "Bob Reid" <bob.reid1@virgin.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <50.e27eece.2a5f085b@aol.com>


> Did I understand that recent comment on the list about Mr Colnago saying "No"
> to the latest "hiddenset" fasion for headsets? That is that he does not want
> them to be used on his Colnago frames?
> Chris Kings website has an enlightening pdf file available, explaining why not all "hiddensets" are the same! Some (though I've yet to see one) have the bearings running in the headtube with floating races or some such - what a perfect idea - apparently as the headset wears out, it wears out the frame - you buy a new one ! Coke Can technology. Needless to say he does support what he, Campag and Cane Creek sell which have seperate races as done in the past.

Bob Reid
Stonehaven
Scotland