1994 Colnago Master Light Headset Type?
10-18-14, 01:55 PM
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1994 Colnago Master Light Headset Type?
Hi Folks,
I just bought a 1994 Colnago Master Light. I want to change the components to period-specific but I just have no idea what type of headset to purchase. I know that it's 1", but does anyone know if I need English or Italian thread, and any other specific info before I buy one on eBay. Thank you for your help.
I just bought a 1994 Colnago Master Light. I want to change the components to period-specific but I just have no idea what type of headset to purchase. I know that it's 1", but does anyone know if I need English or Italian thread, and any other specific info before I buy one on eBay. Thank you for your help.
10-18-14, 04:55 PM
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Either Shimano or Campagnolo will work. The headset should be pressed into the head tube.
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10-18-14, 05:39 PM
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English or Italian headset threading is virtually interchangeable, but it was probably Italian originally. Bike has Campy on it? Go with Campy like this one from Velomine:
New Campagnolo Record 1 threaded headset New Campagnolo Record 1 threaded headset [8033148851571] - $74.99 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super record vintage bike
Modern components graphics are a bit OTT compared to vintage though, so if you decide to go for a '90s Campy headset, I sure wouldn't blame you.
It should be ISO, so 26.4mm crown race, etc.
New Campagnolo Record 1 threaded headset New Campagnolo Record 1 threaded headset [8033148851571] - $74.99 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super record vintage bike
Modern components graphics are a bit OTT compared to vintage though, so if you decide to go for a '90s Campy headset, I sure wouldn't blame you.
It should be ISO, so 26.4mm crown race, etc.
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Hi Folks,
I just bought a 1994 Colnago Master Light. I want to change the components to period-specific but I just have no idea what type of headset to purchase. I know that it's 1", but does anyone know if I need English or Italian thread, and any other specific info before I buy one on eBay. Thank you for your help.
I just bought a 1994 Colnago Master Light. I want to change the components to period-specific but I just have no idea what type of headset to purchase. I know that it's 1", but does anyone know if I need English or Italian thread, and any other specific info before I buy one on eBay. Thank you for your help.
Nice looking bike, always liked that straight fork.
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10-21-14, 01:25 PM
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Yup, most of the components are now Record, I guess I should have been a little more specific in my original post. All I have left is the wheels and that Chris King headset. Thanks for the input.
