gt timberline all terra headset
04-28-19, 12:52 AM
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gt timberline all terra headset
Hi guys,
I wanted to buy a new headset on my 1998 gt timberline. I know it's a 1 1/8 and it's threadless. Do i need anymore info ? or can i just buy any headset.
by the way i'm using the bike for touring .
thank you
I wanted to buy a new headset on my 1998 gt timberline. I know it's a 1 1/8 and it's threadless. Do i need anymore info ? or can i just buy any headset.
by the way i'm using the bike for touring .
thank you
04-28-19, 08:24 AM
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I recommend asking a bike shop, since you are not removing it and measuring things
and reporting those measurements, for those not in the room.
and reporting those measurements, for those not in the room.
04-28-19, 09:04 AM
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Yes you have our permission to just buy a headset. But as Bob suggested knowing the dimensions and design type will reduce the chance of making the wrong choice the first time. There are lots of threads in this, and other, forums about this stuff. Andy
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04-28-19, 02:43 PM
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Threadless External Cup 1 1/8", just one at the price point you comfortable with.
The 1998 GT Timberline has an external cup headset (this was the standard design at the time), these threadless 1 1/8" headsets are all the effectively the same spec, regardless of manufacturer, the overall height may vary but this will be minimal.
If you have the original headset still fitted, you could look at replacing the bearing (as that is one of the only reasons that the headset would need replacing), or look for something like a Cane Creek 10 or 40 like this https://blue.canecreek.com/products/headsets/ten or an FSA Orbit MX
For replacing your current headset, you really need some specific tools, if you don't plan on installing more headset in the future, getting an LBS to do all the work is cheaper than buying any tools.
The 1998 GT Timberline has an external cup headset (this was the standard design at the time), these threadless 1 1/8" headsets are all the effectively the same spec, regardless of manufacturer, the overall height may vary but this will be minimal.
If you have the original headset still fitted, you could look at replacing the bearing (as that is one of the only reasons that the headset would need replacing), or look for something like a Cane Creek 10 or 40 like this https://blue.canecreek.com/products/headsets/ten or an FSA Orbit MX
For replacing your current headset, you really need some specific tools, if you don't plan on installing more headset in the future, getting an LBS to do all the work is cheaper than buying any tools.
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Install the new one with a bolt/allthread, washers and nuts.
04-29-19, 10:08 AM
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This is quite correct but if the OP is asking that fundamental a question I don't think he is ready to take on the removal/installation on his own.
04-29-19, 03:41 PM
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If current headset is trash, hammer it out with a big screwdriver and a hammer, or get some pipe, cut it and splay it for a DIY headset remover.
Install the new one with a bolt/allthread, washers and nuts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGfvO-ztoT4
Install the new one with a bolt/allthread, washers and nuts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGfvO-ztoT4
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