Threading type?

[buttrumpus]

   So I need to replace the headset on my '72 Motobecane, the original Stronglight one has definitely seen better days. The only problem I have is not knowing whether it is French or English threaded. They made bikes with both back in the day, probably even some Italian, so how do I figure out what kind of threads I have? I figure the easiest way would be to try and thread on a standard headset and see if it fits, but if not it doesn't really solve the problem. Anyone?

[Art]

 

Awww...  Poor Buttrumpus...

Nobody ever replied to your silly question !?!?

Well, let me see if I can assist you with your quest...

If you're thinking about the fork's "Steer-Tube" threads,
they're most likely standard 1" fork threads.

Easiest way to determine it would be to remove your
handlebar stem from the fork, and remove the 'top-nut'
of your existing headset. 

Then simply try that nut on a few different forks in the
shop. (again, it's likely to be standard thread)

hope it helps...

[buttrumpus]

sorry art, you're no help, but thanks all the same.

[Alex Thompson]

sorry art, you're no help, but thanks all the same.

I think what Tom means to say is - I bought a super record headset with my mountain of cash and successfully installed it

with pinache

AL WRECKS THE RAPPER