What headset to get for Mojo to replace Cane Creek IS2?

titaniumgearsolid · Jun 2, 2008

Hi Mojo owners, fans, experts!

I own a 2006 Mojo (clear carbon) and the frame/bike came with the Cane Creek IS2 integrated headset. I've noticed some corrosion starting to form on the sealed bearings due to moisture that probably got its way into the frame via the seatpost/seat tube.

Anyway, the old headset is still working properly but I want to get a new headset because I wanna try putting a marzocchi fork on my frame. I don't want to transfer the crown race from my fox fork just yet so I think that getting a new headset will be a good move.

What headset will fit the Mojo? Am I limited to the Cane Creek brand?

If you have any experience with other headsets on your Mojo bike/s, please let me know about the pros and cons. Thanks in advance!:thumbsup:

shif · Jun 2, 2008

The IS-2 uses steel cartridge bearings. These gotta rust all to hell from salty sweat dripping on the bike. The IS-8 uses stainless steel sealed cartridge bearings. Also has a nifty carbon bearing cap which looks great on the carbon Mojo.

Check it out here...

-S

littlejohn · Jun 2, 2008

Give her what she deserves..CC 110...

mattwatkins · Jun 2, 2008

I'll second that... It's an expensive option, but I went with the Cane Creek 110. Fills the hole left by Chris King.

- Matt

d3toid · Jun 2, 2008

Bearings

I had this same problem with the IS-2. I still haven't fixed it yet. The lower bearing nearly fell apart it was so rusty. I avoid riding in the rain but get caught out sometimes on long rides. I just swaped the bearings around. Sometime I plan to buy some stainless steel bearings as the rest of the headset is fine.

Salt Cycles · Jun 2, 2008

Following are the specs takes from the Cane Creek web site for the 110 IS Headset - for the Ibis Mojo Carbon or Mojo SL which size cover to we need, tall or short???

size: 1-1/8" (28.6 mm)

materials : Cane Creek Premium Headset Alloy, custom processed specifically for the 110

tall cover : 30.2 mm

short cover : 23.51 mm

weight : 72.9 g Tall; 67.3 g Short (weights without spacers or preload assembly)

finish/color : Hand Polished and Anodized Black, Silver, Blue or Red with Laser Etched Logos

BlueMountain · Jun 2, 2008

I believe the headset comes with both. Mine did anyway so call CC but I used the tall...for now.

What headset to get for Mojo to replace Cane Creek IS2?

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