Surly Cross Check headset issue
07-19-23, 10:21 AM
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Surly Cross Check headset issue
Im tuning up a friend's Cross Check and after ordering a 1 1/8" Cane Creek headset I found out Surly used 1 1/4" headsets. I tried finding one but I'm finding it difficult.
Anyone have a recommendation or source to get one? The original, Ritchey, has a flat spot.
Thanks in advance.
Anyone have a recommendation or source to get one? The original, Ritchey, has a flat spot.
Thanks in advance.
07-19-23, 11:04 AM
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Im tuning up a friend's Cross Check and after ordering a 1 1/8" Cane Creek headset I found out Surly used 1 1/4" headsets. I tried finding one but I'm finding it difficult.
Anyone have a recommendation or source to get one? The original, Ritchey, has a flat spot.
Thanks in advance.
Anyone have a recommendation or source to get one? The original, Ritchey, has a flat spot.
Thanks in advance.
07-19-23, 08:25 PM
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My former Cross Check used a standard 1-1/8" headset and Surly's website's specs on the current Cross Check also specifies a 1-1/8" headset. I think you measured incorrectly or were given bad info.
07-19-23, 10:27 PM
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Jmpierce If you cannot find a replacement - remove the lower cup and the crown race
rotate each part 90 degrees in opposite direction - crown race 90 deg to the right, lower cup 90 deg to the left
use new balls and re-assemble with heavy grease. Re-adjust properly
it will work for a long time.
/markp
rotate each part 90 degrees in opposite direction - crown race 90 deg to the right, lower cup 90 deg to the left
use new balls and re-assemble with heavy grease. Re-adjust properly
it will work for a long time.
/markp
07-20-23, 07:14 AM
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I installed a 1-1/8" King headset in my 2012 CrossCheck (built from frame and fork) and it has worked fine for 11 years. I'd measure again.
07-24-23, 09:33 AM
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I did find a 1 1/4 no name headset on eBay that I'll keep as a backup.
