{"product_id":"stronglight-a9-1-headset","title":"Stronglight A9 1\" Headset","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eThe history behind the Stronglight A9 headset\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eStronglight A9\u003c\/strong\u003e was introduced in the 1980s as part of the French Stronglight range.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIt was an advanced 1\" headset designed for road racing bikes and quickly became popular among both professionals and amateurs.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIts light weight, durability, and precise ball bearings (needle bearings) made it a preferred choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFor many years, the A9 headset was a standard component on high-end bicycles.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHowever, production of the A9 headset stopped many years ago, and old stock quickly sold out.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis made it difficult to find new examples, increasing demand among cycling enthusiasts and collectors. Therefore, Stronglight chose to revive the popular, iconic headset with an improved version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe newer versions of the A9 headset offer improved durability and reduced maintenance thanks to the sealed bearings.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThese bearings protect against moisture and dirt, extending their service life without requiring regular lubrication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1252\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1285\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eVintage A9 Headset\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1319\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eModern A9 Version\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1459\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBearing system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1521\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRoller bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1568\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSealed cartridge bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1620\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1675\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAluminium and steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1726\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSilver anodized finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1777\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDurability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1819\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLong service life with maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1865\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eImproved protection against moisture and dirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1911\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1953\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRegular lubrication and adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1995\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-\u0026lt;-0.2rem\u0026gt; rounded px-px py-\u0026lt;0.2rem\u0026gt; transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMinimal maintenance required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eStronglight A9 Specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Headset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eThread type\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\" BSC (ISO)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aluminium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eCup diameter \u003c\/strong\u003e: 30.2 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eBottom cone inner diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26.4 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eStack height (Stack Height) \u003c\/strong\u003e: Approx. 38 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eBall bearings \u003c\/strong\u003e: Sealed bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Silver anodized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approx. 82 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eManufacturer no.\u003c\/strong\u003e: STR251115\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Classic 1\" threaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stronglight","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56185868124500,"sku":"251115","price":422.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/6607\/4452\/files\/U9A1253.jpg?v=1782041544","url":"https:\/\/svgbij-8n.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/stronglight-a9-1-headset","provider":"Velovintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}