Headset Spacers
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touring bikes, where sitting upright will make you more comfortable as you travel long stretches.
Headset Spacer Measurements
An important consideration when purchasing spacers is the diameter of the headset tubing, which your spacers will have to conform to. If your steering tube will not fit inside the spacer because the spacer is too small, or if the spacer is too large and the tube rattles in the spacer, you will have a problem. Some common headset tubing diameters are:
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1 1/8 inch Headset Spacers
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1 inch Headset Spacers were more common formerly, but are being phased out by 1 1/8 inch today.
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1 1/4 inch Headset Spacers
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1 1/2 inch Headset Spacers
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Headset Reducer Spacers
** Allow mating between different size headsets and steering tubes.
Headset Spacer Styles
Spacers are also available manufactured in few different material types. As always, when it comes to bikes, lighter (less dense) and stronger materials are best, but may be more expensive.
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Aluminum Headset Spacers
** Right for the casual cyclist.
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Carbon Fiber Headset Spacers
** A great choice for non-professional enthusiasts.
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Titanium Headset Spacers
** Will be the most expensive, but also most durable and light. Recommended for the cycling afficionado.
Top Sellers
Here are some of the top selling headset spacers on the market today:
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