Re: [CR]Campagnolo Headset Question

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From: "Ken Sanford" <kanford@comcast.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <245238.59836.qm@web82204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Campagnolo Headset Question
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:22:23 -0500
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Jerry

OK, if I have a Campy pista headset in hand, how can I determine if it is strada or pista? (it did come off a track bike - but of course that is not definitive!)

thanks
Ken Sanford
Kensington, MD


----- Original Message -----
From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos
To: Anthony Bier


<classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [CR]Campagnolo Headset Question


> Yes, Pista had lower stack height and was the standard solution "In the
> Day" for steerers that were cut too short. Some Tange models also have a
> low stack light the old Campy Pista.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jerry Moos
> Big Spring, TX
>
>
> Anthony Bier <scratcheduprecord@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Do campagnolo Pista headsets have a lower stack height? I just installed a
> super record strada headset on my 1981 Pista frame and there is not enough
> threads for a washer inbetween the top cup and lock nut... Should I worry
> about this? will it come loose? Can I solve the problem by installing a
> pista headset? In which case does anyone have one for sale? Thanks for
> your help and knowledge.
>
> Anthony Bier
>
> Vancouver, Canada
>
>
>
>
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