FSA Orbit Xtreme Pro 1.5 Headset
Monday, January 14th, 2008
Full Speed Ahead’s top of the line 1.5″ headset is the Orbit Xtreme Pro 1.5. The headset is quite burly and offers a great base for supporting any 1.5″ fork. If you’ve got a 1.5″ headtube check out the details inside on this 1.5″ headset.
The FSA Orbit Xtreme Pro uses some nice industrial bearings in its design. In addition to using a compression sleeve to make sure the headset stays snug, the headset uses some nice quality bearings that are not only sealed but can be replaced should they ever need replacing.
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The Orbit Xtreme uses Forged CNC’d 7075/T6 cups that have a 21mm insertion to make sure it stays put. It uses a stainless steel crown crace as well.
Weight on the headset including all the pieces is light for a 1.5″ headset at only 218g.
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The lower stack height is 13.4mm and the upper stack height measured a hair under 17mm. The cups have 20mm insertion into the frame.
If you’re looking for a solid 1.5″ headset, the FSA 1.5 Orbit Xtreme Pro is a great option and packs a lot of features to keep you rolling smooth day in and out. You can purchase this headset from just about any shop and many places online.
Previous Coverage:
- 2008 FSA Gravity Wheelset
- 2008 FSA Gravity Light 31.5in Handlebar and Stem
- 2008 FSA Gravity Light MegaExo Crankset
January 16th, 2008 at 4:14 am
Don’t forget the they also make the same headset as 1 1/2″ to 1 1/8″ reducer headset. It is 10g heavier.
It is a very, very smooth and solid headset that does not require constant readjustments.
Plus a 10 year warranty
Just set it and forget it.