Old 08-10-23, 05:08 AM
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rustystrings61 
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If memory serves the Velo Orange headset has a tall stack height, more like Campagnolo NR than the 32 mm or so like an old Stronglight P3. The last time i had this problem I got a generic vintage Motobecane headset off the ‘bay - in my case I combined the top of that with a Tange Passage lower to accommodate a 26.4 crown. Allegedly, Motobecane used an OEM grade headset made by Stronglight.
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