How does a headset on a bike work?

My bike has threaded forks. The manufacturer's spec on my bike says it has a 1 1/8 headset. I bought a 1 1/8 headset on ebay. I was under the impression that 1 1/8 headset meant ...show more

I have just bought a 1 inch steerer tube carbon road bike fork and stem for my oldish road bike and was wondering if this headset would work with my frame and forks. ...show more

I just recently starting going to the BMX park with my friend, but I spend most my time over in the parking lot trying to perfect my fork glide... I have thus decided I fit more with a flatland riding style then any other. I already own the ramrodder...

I would like to change the handlebars and I guess the headset to give me a more upright riding position. Sort of like the newer comfort bikes. Any suggestions as to what bars and such I'd need? I already have slick tires, a rear rack and light on the...

i was wondering if it had an integrated headset because i was going to buy some odyssey director forks. But all of my friends said i didn't have the right kind of headset for it So i was just wondering if it would work out, or would i have to buy a new...

I rode a bike when I was a kid, but that was about 15-20 years ago now. In order to get to work I'd have to go down a mid-steep hill, covered in gravel and/or mulch. I'm finding it really scary, is it possible to feel confident on a bike, starting essentially...

When I had my bike locked up,it was locked up to a light pole on the street,just outside of my work.We do have a bike rack that I could use,but the managers want the shopping carts to be along the front of the store where I work,and when we do that,I...

i just got a felt z5 road bike and im so happy but i think i went over board when i picked it out, i was gonna get me a Trek 7.5 fx "communter bike" for 1000$ but i guess i screwed up and went for a 2000$ road bike with shimano 105 parts. if...