On Wed, 11 Feb 2004 14:34:57 GMT, "Clarke White" <
[email protected]>
wrote:
>
>> I'm thinking about getting a used Trek 5900 Superlight frameset, 2001 model, to replace my
>> current frame which is too small. I love how the frame looks, and I hear it rides great, but I've
>> also heard that the fork and lower headset assembly is proprietary, the latter being bonded to
>> the frame. Is this true? How difficult is it to get service or replacement parts (fork?) for this
>> rig? Thanks very much for any advice you can give.
>
>The lower cup is proprietary and is bonded into the frame. The fork is also proprietary and has a
>larger than normal crown race seat. Replacing the bearing is a simple matter and readily available.
>The only "disadvantage" to this system is if you want to use an aftermarket headset or fork
>fahgetaboutit.
>
> Clarke
> www.clarkecycles.com
>
Another disadvantage is if the bonded in cup's misaligned.
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-
1&c2coff=1&q=5900+headset&meta=group%3Drec.bicycles.tech
or
http://tinyurl.com/3balv
