Difficulty sourcing Shimano 1" threaded headset

Hi all

I am having terrible trouble trying to source a new Shimano 1" threaded headset, preferably Ultegra or 105. I've scoured all the usual internet haunts only to find that they're all out of stock. Apparently, Shimano have stopped making them now, so it's just a case of trying to get lucky.

I'm after a silver headset (to go with my colour scheme!), and don't mind a decent alternative to Shimano if I can find it - can anyone recommend a shop / website?

On a broader note, is there likely to be a longer term issue with older 1" steerer tube bikes if manufacturers stop making such headsets, and do the newer OTP fixies use the 1 1/8" standard?

thanks in advance for your help

most actual track bikes use 1" threaded
1 1/8th threadless is the standard for everything else realisticaly
but there are exceptions such as 1" threadless

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=shimano+headset

njs baby!

teenslain has a campag record 1" threaded (new) for sale*. PM him..

*subject to my usual 50% introducer's fee

You sure you're not confusing teenslain with fruitbat fred?

totally wank, there's 3 with the first thing i searched
http://www.cyclebasket.com/products.php?plid=m9b0s400p0

@dale - you really should be in the diplomatic corps you know.

I did a similar google search, and twice have placed an order only to be contacted the next day and told that they were out of stock, hence my getting a bit twitchy!

have just emailed the cycle basket website to ask them to do a stock check!

Not used their site before, are they any good?

You sure you're not confusing teenslain with fruitbat fred?

fark yes you're right. drinking / memory fail

sorry!

cyclebasket is quick and there stock reading is accurate. only problem is £6 del, but the prices are always cheap and i buy heaps from them.

andy, when people don't look far it's annoying.

I was yanking your chain Dale. You help, but in a begrudging way. It amuses me.

sjs
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Shimano-Shimano-HP-5501-105-headset-1-inch-Silver-14214.htm

quest
http://www.questbikes.co.uk/acatalog/Headsets.html

So to conclude, 1 inch Shimano threaded headsets are easy to find if you know where to look. ;p

the last couple came from......guess what??...........googling "105 headset uk" and were in the first 5 responses

May be a bit more than what you're looking to pay, but Aspire Velotech have Chris King 2-nut threaded headsets with free international shipping. They're expensive headsets, but they'll often outlast your bike.

Modern technology ftw!

This thread has made me laugh far more than it should have. :-)

Je James

Ultegra
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/shimano-6500-ultegra-headset-1-inch-road-id6808.html

Dura Ace
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/shimano-7410-dura-ace-road-headset-1-inch-id6809.html

Will only deliver to your credit card registered address (first 3 orders).

You sure you're not confusing teenslain with fruitbat fred?

Who is this fruitbat fred of whom you speak?
I do indeed have a BNIB Campag record HS for sale; £40

http://www.awcycles.co.uk/category/Bicycle_Parts/Threaded_Headsets_185/105_Headset_(5501)/8810/index.aspx

http://www.freemanscycles.co.uk/cycle_headsets/cycle_headsets_standard.asp?cat=headset_standard

Je James

Ultegra
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/shimano-6500-ultegra-headset-1-inch-road-id6808.html

Dura Ace
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/shimano-7410-dura-ace-road-headset-1-inch-id6809.html

Will only deliver to your credit card registered address (first 3 orders).

Balls... thats is why some stuff hasn't arrived at my uni address that I ordered from them

Thanks everyone - I got confirmation of stock level from Cycle Basket and have ordered a Dura Ace unit from them