What is campy spec?
Campy-spec is more a hint to quality. Campagnolo (“campy”) is a high quality components/tool manufacturer on a par with other boutique parts makers like Chris King. Both make BMX parts, but the cost of owning true boutique parts makes you wonder if it’s all worth it. [LINK TO IMAGE]
What is an integrated headset?
Integrated headsets use cartridge bearings that fit inside a head tube that’s shaped specifically to hold them. The frame acts as a cup for bearings that you can just slot in and lift out without the need for any special tools.
How do I know what headset bearings I need?
If you have the stock or original headset bearings, you can measure the outside diameter of those bearings to be sure. You’ll likely find numbers like: 41mm, 41.8mm (we round up and label this 42mm), 47mm, and 52mm.
Can you replace caged bearings with sealed bearings?
Sealed bearings are precisely machined and assembled, removing the cage is difficult and not advised anyway. When sealed bearings each the end of their useful life, they’re easy to replace as a unit. Replacing a bearing cage and bearings as you might the loose bearings of a cup-and-cone headset design is impractical.
What is the difference between integrated and semi integrated headsets?
An integrated headset involves the top and bottom cartridge bearings being pressed directly into your frame’s headtube. Internal headsets (also called semi-integrated) are a bit different. They involve the cups being pressed into an oversized headtube and inside those cups rest the bearings.
Do all forks need a crown race?
The crown race is the only thing that separates the headtube and fork. Without it, the headtube (of the frame) and fork will sit flush against each other. With no gap between the two surfaces, they will grind against each other, causing damage to both the forks and headtube.
How do you know what Crown race to buy?
We make five different crown race sizes, and they are labeled by “bearing size” first, and “crown race seat diameter” second. For example, a 52/40 crown race will work with a 52mm bearing and 40mm crown race seat diameter.