Thanks for all the input especially Scott M. I managed to find a very nice older Tange Levin in my stash... I replaced the first gen Dura Ace HS and got enough space to fit a cable hanger and get plenty of engagement with the top nut. I am building a 650B conversion for my wife..... the cat is outta the bag so I need to wrap it up presto!!
Matt Gorski Milano CC Belmont Shore, Calif-USA
On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 12:17 PM, Matt Gorski <milanocc@gmail.com> wrote:
> Folks,
> I've checked the archives and Velo base and now appeal to the greater
> Brother/Sisterhood
> of vintage bicycle riders. I have a frameset that has just a few scant
> threads engaging the
> top locknut. I have measured the stack height of several Campy and other
> headsets looking
> for a lower stackheight to create space for a center pull cable hanger and
> for more positive
> engagement for the top nut.
>
> I can't yet locate my box of Stronglight headsets and various other non
> Campy models. I know
> that Tange makes some basic/nondescript models currently that are low on
> the stack height
> scale. Before I send off for one I wonder if anyone in a similar situation
> has suggestions
> for models with low stackheights on the low 30's but keeping with the
> vintage look.
>
> TIA for any good info....
>
> Matt Gorski
> Belmont Shore,
> Sunny Southern California
> USA