Headset bearings for 2002 caad4 r500

[pat.johnson]

Hi,
I picked up a 2002 (could be 2001) caad4 r400 that I’m fixing up, and the headset bearings are shot.
The headset is a “cane creek” that has a 1.75inch outer diameter (44.45mm) and the fork then a 1.125 (1-1/8, 28.575) inch tube, both on 45 degrees. The inner diameter does not need to be exact (current bearings are 29.5mm), but I cannot even find a bearing with the proper outer diameter and two 45degree faces. Any ideas?

 

[kjop]

i think you are going good, when replacing the whole headset. have a look to some FSA headsets.

https://www.bike-discount.de/en/fsa-the-pig-1-1/8-headset-1

 

[black lightning 1987]

Check with Cane Creek in NC. Replacing the complete headset is another option. Guessing these would work but I would check dimensions.

Tilt Integrated Headset 45x45 1-1/8" Bearing Bike Scooter Headset Bearing New | eBay

<p>Tilt Integrated Headset 45x45 1-1/8" Bearing Bike Scooter Headset Bearing New</p>

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[pat.johnson]

Thanks. Took kjop’s advice and went to the LBS to have the headset replaced, easy enough (and not that expensive)