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An integrated headset (not to be confused with an internal headset, see below) is one in which the top and bottom cartridge bearings are pressed directly into the head tube of the frame. Integrated headsets have the advantage of a lower stack height, since the bearings are contained inside the frame, as opposed to a standard headset, which has cups pressed into the frame, with the bearings resting in those cups, above and below the head tube. A significant disadvantage of the integrated design lies in the damage that can occur to the frame if the headset adjustment becomes loose; the fork and bearings clunking back and forth can quickly destroy the frame. An improperly adjusted standard design headset will destroy the cups first, a much cheaper replacement. An internal headset is a hyrid of the two designs (just to confuse things, internal headsets are also called 'semi-integrated'). Cups are pressed into an oversized head tube, and the bearings rest in those cups. The bearings are not visible, the low stack height is maintained, and your margin of safety is maintained. We have been selling Giants with these headsets for several years without incident. These days integrated headsets are found mostly on high-end road bikes and mountain bikes from small boutique builders like Ibis. Chris King has an excellent page addressing these issues at chrisking.com
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What is the best scooter headset?
Integrated Headset
Can you put an integrated headset on a standard?
no
Can a integreded headset fit a thredless fork?
Yes - Providing the Deck takes a Integrated Headset? You need to find this out first. Scooter forks are normally the same diameter, Just depends on whether your take takes Integrated Headset cups?
Does an intergrated headset fit threaded forks?
Yes it does, taking in the consideration that you have an integrated scooter deck.
Will the Mechanik STI Sealed Headset fit with campy spec forks?
yes, the Mechanik STI headset houses campy spec 45/45 integrated bearings, so it will work with a fork with an integrated race. Only difference is you wont need the press on crown race.
Are fsa headsets for scooters?
yes, they can work with both scooters and bikes. but if you ride a scooter, make sure that the headset is integrated or non- integrated all depending on which deck you have.
Is there a model that is a combination MP3 player and headset?
Yes, there are a few models offering a combination MP3 player and headset. These include the Skullcandy Double Agent headphones, the Sony NWZ-W202 W-Series, and the Koss Tugo. The company Hisonic makes a nice combination headset and MP3 player. The model is called Hisonic MH601-2G. Yes, you're looking for an integrated MP3 headset model. The Sony W-Series Walkman, Skullcandy Double Agent and the Koss Tugo are some of the integrated models you'll find now.
What is a sealed integrated headset on a bmx?
Sealed just means that water and muck can't get into it. Integrated means that the bearings sit pretty much directly in the frame. Regular headsets first have cups that sit in the frame, and then the bearings rests in the cup.
Does the fit shiv fork fit the Jane 08?
yea man integrated headset, 3/8 front axel, i just bought them there fierce, get itt!!
I am designing a new cell phone. What features should be in it to make it better than all of the phones already out there?
I'd like to have one with integrated storage for the headset.
Is intergated headset better than standard on bike?
There's really very little - if any - difference in performance between integrated and standard headsets. Integrateds can be a tiny bit lighter, and have maybe 1/2" less stack height than a standard headset. I'd probably prefer a standard headset, for easier access to replacement parts.
Does an integrated headset fit a non-intergrated deck?
Yes just doesn't look as good because it sticks over the edge of the deck, I've done it. Still looks good.
