Everything To Know About Bike Headsets (Integrated, Non Integrated and Semi Integrated)

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Жыл бұрын

Bike headsets come in a variety of options, sealed bearings, unsealed bearings (loose balls) threaded, and non threaded. 1 inch vs 1 1/8" and standard cups (non integrated), integrated, and lastly semi integrated.
Phu Vu from EPIC BMX ( / _epicbmx ) gives us the run down and installation guide for these choices!
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@AlfredoMancuso Жыл бұрын

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@jepp1573 Жыл бұрын

are the Euro bb and spanish bb the same size ?

@dimitriskotsis9254 5 ай бұрын

Great video, very good explanation. I am a bike mechanic and tour guide in a 5 star hotel in southern Greece, a couple of days before I had to service my full suspension mtb and I decided that tapered headset is the go for me and I was looking for a video explaining some things so is sure about my thinking. Bravo guys

@fpdomain Жыл бұрын

There is a tool to remove that crown race properly but is freaking expensive for the need nowadays. I usually keep a little tin on the side with old Stanley knives blades or old razer blades and you can fit one on in between the crown and where it sits, with little knocks going around. At least in setups that are more precious aesthetics.

@Omar411269 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I just take the fork to the shop with a box of donuts

@Erik-748 9 ай бұрын

Dude, your videos are so helpful, man. Thank you!!

@cruisingprimate1072 9 ай бұрын

Wish where I live would have a shop like you guys. Our shops are dull, very limited inventory,sales people look at you like you're bothering them trying to buy something and they are completely clueless about bikes and parts. Feels like you're in Walmart. 🤣

@raw_si_siht 5 ай бұрын

I feel you meign. Surrounded by $5k bikes.

@krisvanotteren8999 Ай бұрын

Love your videos! can you do a video on acs rotors? Installing, cleaning, ect Thanks!

@ario6819 8 ай бұрын

You are an awesome teacher

@jasonb-co6td Жыл бұрын

Just the answer I was looking for. Spacer under the top bolt!! ✌

@AlfredoMancuso Жыл бұрын

👌👌

@littleandre4957 6 ай бұрын

Wow, this was done on my birthday and I was searching for a video explaining the difference now..

@COBBADAMS Ай бұрын

Just found your videos and they are fooking awesome! I need y'all's help. I have the Haro Downtown 24 and I want to put a gyro on it. it is an integrated 1-1/8" but I cannot find one? Please help and keep up the awesome vids!

@tonyengland9744 3 ай бұрын

Thanks alot I was so confused 11/8" integrated or semi integrated is very important in bearing to head on frame.

@sebikelifeusvetparatrooper Жыл бұрын

SHOP OWNER coming in with another BANGER instructional video💯✊😎!!!

@TimsStuffAndStuff Жыл бұрын

Uhh link for the headset or your shop website?

@garygood369 10 ай бұрын

THE authority on BMX.

@nicolevalle5634 Жыл бұрын

So that headset only works on the newer 2021 flyers n up I have a 2020 blocks flyer that has chris king press in traditional cups

@aquilonianace4791 11 ай бұрын

Sealed isn't better for headsets because the presure is on the sides of the bearings. Sealed bearing are not designed to take pressure sideways, only up or down on its race. Wheels and bottom brackets where the bearings are vertical are good spots for sealed bearings. And those weren't loose ball bearings, they were caged bearings. I once bought a bike that turned fine, felt sturdy and it didn't have any bearings. It had two cone washers like the ones he hit. The previous owner lost the bearings and didn't put them back. That's where I learned that headsets don't need good bearings they just need lubrication. So I guess anything will do 🤷‍♂️

@longdang2681 9 ай бұрын

I was also thinking this. Sealed bearings are radial only as the inner race is parallel to the outer race race forming perfect concentric rings. Caged bearings have 3D pressure support because the inner race is both under neath and to the side of the caged bearings(similarly the outer race is both above and to the side of the caged bearing). Headset bearings need to support both swivel(radial) pressure and the pressure from the compression bolt(vertical pressure when in use). Therefore theoretically the older caged bearings should be more suitable for use in headsets. I think that's why they have the 45/45 (degrees) specification for headset bearings.

@deanbostock802 Ай бұрын

What size are these fittings as need some for mine ?

@marktomada2135 2 ай бұрын

Hi Sir, Any recommendation for my headset it wont close totally, bearings are still visible but the spin of the bars is smooth. Thank you for your response soon.appreciate it. Mark Tomada From PH

@dropzilla8398 Жыл бұрын

You should test titanium spokes how strong they are and explain them I like the way u describe stuff thank you

@sn0fx 16 күн бұрын

weaker than butted steel spokes.

@bmx_dreaming Жыл бұрын

Yo spot on with the scammers, this is a must share. We watched ya at Mike Shop 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

@AlfredoMancuso Жыл бұрын

🫡🫡

@pauljames4510 Жыл бұрын

10:02 If you don’t want to put the headset spacer on top of the stem and make it look flush and clean you could cut down the fork steerer 5mm instead 👍🚲💨

@x88868 Жыл бұрын

Or, you can get a taller dust cap.

@tonysheene6399 Жыл бұрын

Dude ! The hat takes years off of you 😮😊

@DieselLeger 11 ай бұрын

Would this work with eluder headset?

@Cobra_Scythe Жыл бұрын

How high should ur bars reach while u stand on the ground d next to your bike? Mine reaches a little past my belly button and I have bars with a 9inch rise and a gyro but im also 5’4💀

@Dwaddell22 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on chain tensioners

@DonJoseMediaTV Жыл бұрын

That’s a nice headset!

@tatangsm09 3 ай бұрын

It is smoother way and more stable of steering handle bar to put the ring spacer on top of the headset.

@chrisdoyle2783 9 ай бұрын

So where can I get this headset as I need one? Can they be ordered from You?

@DonoldMcPeterson Жыл бұрын

Phu is always asking dudes to check him out, Ethan is always checking dudes out...

@raw_si_siht 5 ай бұрын

Guys!!! Guys...

@lulbeamr Жыл бұрын

my original top cap from a CK complete broke after about 2 years of riding, replaced it w an S&M one and it fits fine but the bars will often come out of line with the front wheel. seems to never really get tight enough compression. any help on this?

@adhaetjamn Жыл бұрын

I'm an amateur but I'll take a crack at your question. You should not rely on the top cap to keep your bars aligned with the fork. The top cap keeps the bearings in full contact with the frame and fork. So, make sure the bolts that clamp the stem to the fork are tight. These are what keeps the front end lined up!

@raw_si_siht 5 ай бұрын

This.@@adhaetjamn

@unfortunatefind6923 Жыл бұрын

I think my gt came with a semi sealed integrated headset because the bearing didnt have seals and you could take apart the bearing

@pasharose8814 8 ай бұрын

Do you ship to England

@roberthardingfilms2703 Жыл бұрын

Hey Alf does Phu ship parts to Australia cheers for your time

@AlfredoMancuso Жыл бұрын

Hey Robert, he does! DM him on instagram!

@roberthardingfilms2703 Жыл бұрын

@@AlfredoMancuso sweet thank you

@hectorescamilla5212 Жыл бұрын

Sick ass Phu always showing us wassup 🤙

@TimsStuffAndStuff 2 ай бұрын

Do you guys still have these in stock????

@bokneeza Жыл бұрын

Do they have any 1 inch?

@TimsStuffAndStuff Жыл бұрын

This is my bike and now I'm upgrading, hope it comes in blue

@miketeiml6515 Жыл бұрын

Duuude, crown race removal tool sure, you can stack razor blades one per side of the race till it pops off hammered in with a mallet.

@cecilhunnicutt7053 Жыл бұрын

Something does not look right where the fork goes up into the bottom of the frame Looks like it’s got a gap that should not be there?

@benh7506 Ай бұрын

4:41 dissecting headset

@130ponce Жыл бұрын

When's the Jam!

@freestylinbmx Жыл бұрын

Let’s goooo

@endorphinder 11 ай бұрын

Thumbs up for Dr. Evil reference...

@ques1134 10 ай бұрын

ewwww them weld beads on this headtube look gnarly, 6:19 .... the folks @ SE need to have a talk with their welder, them johns look wonky.

@raw_si_siht 5 ай бұрын

Sloppy dimes.

@keam210tx Жыл бұрын

Block party at epic with them caged balls

@estabanb55 Жыл бұрын

Okay wait a minute I thought I saw those headsets in AliExpress🤔

@zbignoz.tunnlerwitz_109 Жыл бұрын

So It's more SE using MTB technology to confuse the big bmx boomers?

@OH.A.M. Жыл бұрын

I have read great comments and questions in the comment section but you guys never interact with us. Will be cool if you guys interacted with us sometimes.

@AlfredoMancuso Жыл бұрын

I usually let Phu address the top comments in the next videon