Stunt Scooter Headsets

Understanding Scooter Headsets

A stunt scooter headset is crucial for any scooter assembly. This component is placed within the scooter deck's headtube and guarantees the proper rotation of the fork. Every rider of trick scooters appreciates that one of the favourite manoeuvres is the 360-degree barspin, and the headset ensures this movement is executed smoothly.

Scooter headsets typically have a diameter of 1 ⅛ inches. These headsets may be defined as either threaded or threadless, with threadless being more prevalent in stunt scooters. Moreover, they can be categorised into integrated and non-integrated headsets. It's vital to distinguish between these options to confirm compatibility with your fork.

Exploring Integrated and Non-Integrated Headsets

The primary variants of headsets are integrated and non-integrated. The choice between these depends on the type of headtube your scooter deck possesses.

Integrated headsets come with pre-installed top and bottom cups within the headtube itself, allowing bearings to be conveniently fitted onto the deck’s headtube. Integrated scooter headsets are increasingly common in many models, although it remains important to verify that your scooter deck is designed for integration.

Non-integrated headsets, in contrast, include top and bottom cups that need pressing into the deck. These require more effort to install than integrated options and demand specific tools. Additionally, non-integrated headsets might be of a threaded nature, and such threaded headsets are solely suitable for threaded forks.

Bearings and Spacers in Scooter Headsets

Contained within the headset cups, the bearings are essential. A pair of specialised bearings are required to ensure exceptionally smooth bar rotations. Typically, bearings are the critical aspect and dictate the selection of a headset.

Headset packages often offer a top cap, a C-Ring, and occasionally some spacers. If not included, it may be worth considering obtaining a headset spacer. These spacers may be needed to fill the gap between your clamp and headset to provide a secure fit.

Interested in how to fit a scooter headset? Check out our useful video guide outlining How to Mount a Headset.