Bianchi Oltre XR2 headset options
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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
Bianchi Oltre XR2 + Campagnolo Super Record 11 + Campagnolo Bora 50C
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Litespeed T1 + Campagnolo Chorus 11 + Campagnolo Shamal Ultra
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Anyone?
Bianchi Oltre XR2 + Campagnolo Super Record 11 + Campagnolo Bora 50C
Litespeed T1 + Campagnolo Chorus 11 + Campagnolo Shamal Ultra
Litespeed T1 + Campagnolo Chorus 11 + Campagnolo Shamal Ultra
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
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
Bianchi Oltre XR2 2014 Campagnolo SR
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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.
Bianchi Oltre XR2 + Campagnolo Super Record 11 + Campagnolo Bora 50C
Litespeed T1 + Campagnolo Chorus 11 + Campagnolo Shamal Ultra
Litespeed T1 + Campagnolo Chorus 11 + Campagnolo Shamal Ultra
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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.
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.
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