In search of tall headset upper cover in gloss black

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RedRacer
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by RedRacer

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My frame came with an FSA headset with a tall upper cover. The tall height works well for me but the FSA branding doesn't look right.

Looking for suggestions for a different upper headset with tall cover that is gloss/shiny black and doesn't weigh too much. I found the Cane Creek 110 but it has too much etching and reminds me of a mountain bike part.

This is what my headset looks like (file photo - not my actual bike). Suggestions?

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by AJS914

I've seen generic carbon ones on eBay.

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kdawg
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by kdawg

Acetone?
I'm left handed, if that matters.

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dj97223
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by dj97223

Omni Racer on eBay sells them. I picked up one. Looks pretty good, works well.
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RedRacer
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by RedRacer

dj97223 wrote:Omni Racer on eBay sells them. I picked up one. Looks pretty good, works well.


Thanks for reviving my six month old thread :lol:

My plans have changed slightly and now I need a UD matte carbon tall top cover. Maybe Omni sells these too?

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BRM
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by BRM

What about doing a search on ebay?
What about doing a search with google and then set it on Pictures?

Furthermore the right specifications are missing.
Like the OD and the exact height you are searching for.

When you buy an other brand than your Original or a no-brand, its Always trial and error. Some fit and others don't.

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dj97223
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by dj97223

RedRacer wrote:
dj97223 wrote:Omni Racer on eBay sells them. I picked up one. Looks pretty good, works well.


Thanks for reviving my six month old thread :lol:

My plans have changed slightly and now I need a UD matte carbon tall top cover. Maybe Omni sells these too?


Well, technically, someone before me revived it. :wink:

I looked all over for UD matte, but couldn't find a conical one. I bought the Omni 3K gloss; it is easy enough to make it matte, but you would still see the 3K pattern.
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