RE: [CR] Bianchi classic integral headsets - two different types (at least?)

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Subject: RE: [CR] Bianchi classic integral headsets - two different types (at least?)
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 09:30:19 -0800
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Thread-Topic: [CR] Bianchi classic integral headsets - two different types (at least?)
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From: "Mark Bulgier" <Mark@bulgier.net>
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Ty Doleman <we_the_crotchety@mustwhine.wah> wrote:
> Mark, Have you checked your balls to see if they are the
> right size? You might want to check with an old Bianchi
> owner.

My wife is an old Bianchi owner, though her Bianchi is brand new. She says my balls are just the right size - 1/8"

Both of the Bianchi integrated headsets I have on hand clearly take 1/8" and could not take any other size.
> I have a few old Bianchi's out in the barn. I do not think
> the upper and lower cups can be removed; they are part of the
> frame (integrated that would be.)

The pressed-in races can definitely be removed and replaced, method is the same as for any normal headset, except the "rocket ship" shaped 4-prong punch probably can't be used because the headtube is a much smaller diameter. I don't have a rocket ship on hand to try it. I just use a drift punch, alternating sides between blows to walk the race out as near to parallel as I can.
> What do you do if the integrated races wear out?

Buy new ones on eBay.

Mark Bulgier
Seattle WA USA