the pista headset has no external markings on the pressed or adjustable races.. it is quite similar to the gran sport but has full octagonal wrench flats on the adjustable cup as opposed to the two wrench flats on the gs. both gs & pista use 5/32" bearings for lower stack height, as mentioned.
Andrei Padlowski Glen Ridge, NJ
On 2/18/07, Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> If you have a known strada to compare to, the dimensions will be noticeably different such that the Pista stack is lower. If not, I'll try to look up the Pista dimensions in my old Sutherland's for you, unless someone else has them handy. Maybe one of the Campy experts knows if there were markings which distinguished Pista from Strada. Chuck?
>
> Regards,
>
> Jerry Moos
> Big Spring, TX
>
>
>
> Ken Sanford <kanford@comcast.net> wrote:
> 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" ;
>
> 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 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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