Re: [CR]Headset Recommendation, now English vs Italian.

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From: "jerrymoos" <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Jon Schaer" <jschaer@columbus.rr.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR]Headset Recommendation, now English vs Italian.
Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 15:20:32 -0600


Oddly, the steerer is not slotted for a keyed washer as is usually the case with English steerers, but flatted on one side like on French steerers. I've seen this before on British bikes, and I think it was fairly common on them. Furthermore, the steerer doesn't look like it was flatted on a machine, but roughly with a hand file. This seems odd on a top model like the Raleigh Pro, but this is rather in keeping with the Raleigh reputation.

Regards,

Jerry Moos
Houston, TX


----- Original Message -----
From: Jon Schaer
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2003 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: [CR]Headset Recommendation, now English vs Italian.



> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jerrymoos" <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
>
> > Speaking of headset recommendations, what is the list's experience with
> > using Italian headsets on an English steerer?............The HS
> > doesn't want to thread onto the original fork easily, and I hate to force
> > it, but maybe I just need to clear the steerer threads. Any advise?
> >
>
> If you know anyone or shop with a Campy tool kit, there is a nice steerer
> thread chaser/go-nogo gauge that is great for cleaning and smoothing some
> rough spots. Chase with some oil. Is there a keyed spacer slot? These are
> commonly rough or boogered along the edges and can cause binding.
>
> At the least you can look for deformed threads or rough spots and clean up
> with a thread file, and go over all the threads with a wire brush wheel on a
> bench grinder. Again, oil the threads before HS installation.

>

> Jon Schaer

> Columbus, OH