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Stronglight A9 Classic Headset (cartridge bearings)

Stronglight A9 Classic Headset (cartridge bearings)

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SKU: STROHSTR455

GBP 23.59 In stock

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Description

The lightest headset for 1" threaded fork steerers.
- Cartridge bearings
- Aluminium body

Specifications

Brand	Stronglight
Discipline	Road, Mountain Bike, Triathlon, Cyclocross, Track
Gender	Unisex
Steerer Diameter	1"
Headset Fitment	Conventional Threaded
Size	1" Threaded

Reviews (4)

Beautifully smooth but a fraction tall for my fork

This headset was fitted onto the original threaded fork on my old 501 Raleigh. The bearings turn very smoothly but the headset is tall compared to the Miche one that I took off and the original before that. Consequently I had to leave the lock washer off to give me only 4 threads to fasten the lock nut onto (with thread lock)

D, 05 February 2017
Great headset

Lovely classic looking headset. Great fit and easy installation. Thank you.

P. Bateman, 29 January 2017
Ribble price makes this hard to beat for 1" + light + looks

For a retro build this is a fitting piece and you get modern sealed bearings so little impact from the elements.

Ribble's pic shows it as a brushed greyish appearance but in reality it is quite silver. Not polished, but very much matching most "milky" silver of a most quill stems.

one caveat, as another reviewer stated: this comes with a French lock ring which is bizarre. It's English standard threaded. The aluminum of the lock ring is so soft that it is literally a 2 min job to file the french style flat into and english style key.

But Ribble, what's up with that?

Jantzen, 07 October 2016
Good Headset

Historically this was one of the better headsets of the '80s. It was known for its use of roller bearings rather than ball bearings and also for its lightness. My original one lasted the life of the bike untouched in all weather, race and training conditions. It has been updated with the use of cartridge. I have now purchased this for a retro restoration being period correct. The only downside is they come with a French lock washer and unusable on most steerer tubes. Alternative is to not use one (most do this) or source a keyed washer from an old headset.

Martin, 22 April 2016

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Q&A (4)

- Is this JIS (27.0)? Ball bearings or needle bearings? Thanks
- Thanks for your query.
  
  The headset makes us of cartridge ball bearings.
  
  Andy
  Ribble Cycles

- What is the stack height of the headset?
- Thanks for your query.
  
  Stack height is 38mm.
  
  Andy
  Ribble Cycles

- How much does it weigh??
- Hi Marcus,
  
  Thanks for your question.
  
  This weighs approx 90g.
  
  Regards,
  
  Team Ribble

- English threads?
- Thank you for your question.
  
  These headsets have a standard ISO thread.
  
  Chris,
  Ribble Cycles.

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