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FSA Orbit XLII Headset (No.5)
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FSA Orbit XLII Headset (No.5)

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FSA's Orbit XLII Headset features Forged and CNC machined 6061/T6 aluminium cups and fully sealed angular contact bearings.
Rated 4.5/5 based on 2 Customer reviews
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FSA's Orbit XLII Headset features Forged and CNC machined 6061/T6 aluminium cups and fully sealed angular contact bearings.

Top Features of the FSA Orbit XLII Headset (No.5)

Material: Aluminum
Bearing Type: Cartridge
7075 aluminium crown race
Laser etched aluminium top cap
Headset Type: 1 1/8" standard cups
S.H.I.S Upper: EC34
S.H.I.S. Clamp Diameter: 28.6mm
S.H.I.S Lower: EC34
Crown Race: 30mm
Stack Height: 27.05mm

Designed for use in a conventional headtube with a 34mm inner diameter, this headset adopts FSA's Patented alignment tip, which increases its durability and performance.

About the FSA brand

The driving force of bicycle component maker Full Speed Ahead is well captured in their name. FSA stays ahead of the competition through design innovation and manufacturing expertise. FSA's manufacturing base is in Taiwan, but they are truly a global company, with offices in the USA & Italy that collaborate to direct FSA's component development. FSA offers solutions for speed across a broad range of bicycle components; from headsets to wheels; cranksets and bottom brackets, Vision Time Trial & Triathlon bars and handlebars & stems. Why FSA win: Using ceramic, stainless steel, titanium and a half dozen grades of aluminium and numerous composite materials including molded, tubular and high-compression plate carbon fibre gives them the ability to apply the perfect material to each specific application.

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FSA Orbit XLII Headset (No.5) is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 2.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Longgame from Easy-ish home fit from FSA Replaced this on my commuter bike after the last one I bought 10 years ago developed a notch in the bearings that was useful for centering the handlebars but was clearly wearing out. The previous one came with a split fork crown race but this one was solid, so I thought I might need some expensive workshop tools to fit it, but it can be done without a headset press and fork crown setting tool. I used a couple of blocks of wood a decent hammer and a soft mallet to fit the frame cups. A piece of 32mm plastic waste pipe and a soft mallet to fit the fork crown race and a split length of 22mm copper pipe to remove the old cups. Other techniques are available...
Date published: 2019-05-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by jslkk from Good headsets. Easy to fit last well. No need to spend more. Shame that to buy replacement bearings for these costs more than a new headset though.
Date published: 2018-08-02
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Headset swap

Hi, I have a genesis tour de fer with what I believe to be a presigne 1-1/8" semi cardridge headset (caged bearings) and would like to change over to a cartridge bearing system. Would this fsa be a suitable swap over? Regards
Asked by: Inkster
Yes this would be compatible, however we are currently out of stock. The following would be a better option for you - https://www.wiggle.co.uk/cane-creek-40-series-traditional-1-18-inch-headset/
Answered by: WiggleAdamC
Date published: 2019-08-05
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