FSA Orbit X Headset


  • Average Rating: 4/5
  • MSRP: $ 59.99
  • # of Reviews: 2

Product Description

  • Classic shape with modern styling for high-end road bikes
  • For threadless steerers
  • Forged and CNC machined 6061/T6 aluminum cups
  • Patented alignement tip for increased durability and performance
  • TH brand 36 degree Micro Angular Contact Bearings
  • 7075/T6 crown race
  • Black or silver anodized finish
  • Weight - 82 grams (1"), 99 grams (1 1/8")


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    User Reviews

    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by king4wd a Recreational Rider from

    Date Reviewed: June 5, 2004

    Strengths:    Cartridge bearings for low maintenance. Smooth and solid.

    Weaknesses:    Not Italian.

    Bottom Line:   
    Nice headset for the price. Had it installed at a LBS, and well worth it, as the new fork had some excess material built up on the steerer. Very smooth, solid handling. Works just as advertised- no small feat for cycling components.

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    Favorite Ride:   Local without to many hills

    Price Paid:    $50.00

    Purchased At:   Mikes Yucca Valley

    Similar Products Used:   Aheadset, Cannondale

    Bike Setup:   Basso Coral w/Campy Veloce, FSA OrbitX, Schwalbe blizzard sport tires, net97 rims Ozono race gel saddle.


    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by BowWow a Recreational Rider from

    Date Reviewed: December 10, 2003

    Strengths:    Easy to install and adjust, sealed bearings, looks good! Very smooth turning, relatively light weight.

    Weaknesses:    No installation instructions, poor website.

    Bottom Line:   
    I like it! 1" black with sealed bearings, it cleaned up the handling quirks that the stock Richey Logic headset had induced. Easy to install and adjust. Mine came without documentation, and the FSA website is weak on support, so I wasn't sure how to install the external seals. A little messing around and I got it figured out. Also, the cap is made for a 1" stem - I'm using a 1 1/8" with a shim, so I had to use a Cane Creek 1 1/8" cap to make it work.

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    Price Paid:    $26.00

    Purchased At:   www.chucksbikes.com

    Similar Products Used:   Richey Logic, Shimano 1" threaded

    Bike Setup:   Cervelo Prodigy, mostly Ultegra, FIR rims on Edco hubs...



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    Installing FSA Orbit X headset on Ouzo Pro carbon fork

    I'm installing a new Orbit X headset on a Ouzo Pro fork and have a couple of questions. First, I can't make sense of this aluminum compression ring. Without it, the headset s   Read More »

    Compatibility Q. CK headset and FSA Orbit X crown race

    Like the title said, I was wondering If I can use the FSA OrbitX crown race with CK Nothreadset. I don't have the race puller and I have FSA crown race installed on the fork that   Read More »

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