Integrated vs Non-Integraded Headset Question

[rockdude]

I bought a Cannondale Caad 8 frameset with premuim slice fork. Cannondale built these with an integated headset. The frameset I bought did not include a headset. So would there be an issue if I built it with a non-integrated headset?

Thanks...

[keevon]

If you're asking if you can install a non-integrated headset into a frame designed for an integrated headset, the answer is no.

[Grant McLean]

So would there be an issue if I built it with a non-integrated headset?

Thanks...

The main issue would be.... it won't fit.

The frame is designed for the campagnolo style internal headset,
which is commonly available from FSA, Cane Creek, and others.

-g

[rockdude]

I was afraid of that... Well, I guess the King HS I had intended for it will go unused and now I need to find a integrated HS. Anyone have an integrated headset on the cheap?

[Grant McLean]

Anyone have an integrated headset on the cheap?

There are several different types, which are not interchangeable.
Make sure you get the right one.

-g

[tuscanyswe]

I just like to ad that theres a bunch of different style integrated Headsets as i understand it, so make sure you get one that fits. Isent it cannondale that has the different size steerers ? i really dunno what im talking bout just remember something along those lines :D

[Jeff N.]

If you're asking if you can install a non-integrated headset into a frame designed for an integrated headset, the answer is no.
Not no, but HE** no! Jeff N.

[rockdude]

Does anyone know the correct size integrated HS for a caad 8, 2007?

[Grant McLean]

Does anyone know the correct size integrated HS for a caad 8, 2007?


all caad cannondale road bikes with the integrated type
headset take the "campagnolo" style...
so there is no confusion with that bit.

The head tube is 45mm on the outside, and the inside diameter
where the bearing sits is 41.8mm

This is "I.S." type in FSA speak: ORBIT IS

http://www.fullspeedahead.com/fly.aspx?taxid=114&layout=product

or Ritchey Drop in: "campagnolo" type

http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prodfamily.php?k=98564

campagnolo hiddenset:
http://www.campagnolo.com/jsp/en/groupsetdetail/item_seriesterzRhid_catid_7.jsp

A cannondale dealer should stock them, but you don't need tools
to install the bearings, they drop right into the frame.
But if you're not handy, seek help.

-g

[rockdude]

all caad cannondale road bikes with the integrated type
headset take the "campagnolo" style...
so there is no confusion with that bit.

The head tube is 45mm on the outside, and the inside diameter
where the bearing sits is 41.8mm

This is "I.S." type in FSA speak: ORBIT IS

http://www.fullspeedahead.com/fly.aspx?taxid=114&layout=product

or Ritchey Drop in: "campagnolo" type

http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prodfamily.php?k=98564

campagnolo hiddenset:
http://www.campagnolo.com/jsp/en/groupsetdetail/item_seriesterzRhid_catid_7.jsp

A cannondale dealer should stock them, but you don't need tools
to install the bearings, they drop right into the frame.
But if you're not handy, seek help.

-g

Thanks for the help Grant...