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Fine, Complete, First Gen. Shimano Dura-Ace 1" Threaded Headset (Model K-901)

$ 22.64

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Model: Dura-Ace (K-901)
  • Color: Silver
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Brand: Shimano
  • Type: Headsets
  • Condition: Overall condition, overall excellent. Minor cosmetic issues only, most notably, some faint spotting on the upper and lower cup exterior. A few of tiny tool marks on the crown race's underside: not seen when installed. Locknut is near pristine and the real showpiece of the set. Bearing sets are not original but perfectly-sized, brand new replacements. All bearing surfaces are completely smooth and fine. Headset is spotlessly clean and fully lustrous from top to bottom; ready to grease and install.
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Modified Item: No
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • For Bike Type: Racing Bike
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Offering an exceptionally fine example of Shimano's First Generation Dura-Ace headset for 1" threaded fork, Model K-901.
    CONDITION? Excellent in every way with only some minor spotting of the cup exteriors as the single downside amidst a uniform high bright overall luster and untroubled surface.
    Features an exceptional absence of tools marks on any of the wrench flats.
    Best of all: all bearing surfaces, completely smooth and fine.
    NOTES:
    -Included bearings sets are not original but a brand new matching set of Hartfords in the perfect size and retainer shape guaranteed.
    Stack height: about 44mm.
    Final pair of images: are not duplicates but show cup side views w/ 180 degrees difference.
    Weight as shown: 202 grams.
    Please study the image gallery and read the condition statement to best appreciate.
    One
    Shimano's
    most sought-after components for classic builds, never to be made again and becoming ever rarer as days go by....
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