Bianchi Oltre XR2 headset options

[cmcdonnell]

Anyone got a Bianchi Oltre running a headset other than the Fsa Orbit C-40-Cf-Acb that comes with it? Are there other options? My reason for asking is that it has a 15mm cone spacer on top and looking at the sizes I'm going to need a minimal or zero stack. Or can you change the top cap? I'm not familiar with the new standards as my other bikes have all used Chris King models. Thanks

[cmcdonnell]

Anyone?

[Molleben]

I have the same question.... did you come to a conclusion? Are there any other options?

[peroni]

I'm sure it can be done, I've seen the XR2 of Robert Gesink and it has a lower spacer.
However from an aesthetic point of view a -17° stem will look nicer.

See this pic, the headset upper part is so low this guy had to add another spacer
Best thing is to ask FSA directly

[cmcdonnell]

I got my LBS to order it. Product http://www.windwave.co.uk/brands/fsa/161-4460 from Windwave (if you're in the UK. Drops the stack by 6.3mm.

[Valbrona]

I believe FSA offer this particular top cap in a 9mm version.

Other top caps will work. The problem is usually getting one with the right OD - too large and they can overhang the top of the head tube; too small and they look silly.