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I was told at the local bike shop that I could fit a threadless King headset. Mehh, fuck it. It still rides fine.

without taking the time to read that article, just trying to go off what i remember from reading it a long time ago, it talks about king not liking integrated headsets because it will eventaully ovalize the headtube, and as soon as it does, you can change bearings as much as you want, and the frame will always have a loose headset, so they don't make them, but as far as the langster goes, it's not an integrated headset, as they have the bearings sitting right on the machined inside of the headtube, where this one obviously has the cups pressed in, they're just shaped to look like it's integrated, so, point being, I said that king might not make a headset that fits, because as far as i know they make 1inch, 1-1/8inch, and 1-1/4inch headsets, and the kind on the langster is neither of the 3. I'm not sure what the inside diameter of the headset is, but i've got an old orbea frame at home some guy tried to scam on me through ebay, and the inside diameter is 40mm,. hope that helps, no one here's a dick, it's just not that common of a headset.

Like most (all?) Specialized bikes, the Langster shipped with a Specialized "Mindset" headset, which is an integrated 1 1/8" headset.

Thanks for the insight. I actually read into that article and it cleared up some concerns and questions I had. My headset seems to be the biggest issue for me. It's fine now, but I'm sure I'd eventually like to upgrade it. BTW, I agree that no one here's a dick, just a few bike snobs who think it's okay trash-talk. Thanks again, MAIDEN RULES!

Thank you. I was warned prior to getting this bike about the headset. Should've listened...

Chris King doesn't make integrated headsets.

Also, you're absolutely batshit crazy if you think that someone is going to trade you an Italian or keirin frame for a POS like the Langster. Don't let that stop you from trying to jump on the bandwagon, though!

I didn't realize YOU were authority on track bikes. Get a clue jackass, don't hate.

It's science fact. Chris King doesn't make integrated headsets, but you obviously don't know anything about this, you just heard that Chris King made super-tight headsets, right?

I don't actually think there's anything wrong with the Langster, but it's also a fact that no one would ever trade a handmade steel Italian or keirin frame for some entry level aluminum clunker like a Langster.