Steering Pivot

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[edit] List of current steering pivot solutions

1. Rod end bearing

   

   

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   • pro: allows fine adjustment of pivot angle
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2. Cartridge bottom bracket, en:Bottom bracket

   

   

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   • pro: easy available and cheap
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3. en:Tapered roller bearing, U-bracket

   

   

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   • pro: best solution from engineering point of view
   • contra:lathe needed for building:
4. Tapered roller bearings, Flevo-style

   

   

   • pro:
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5. en:Ball_bearing#Angular_contact

   

   

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   • pro:
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6. Bronze bushings, en:Bushing

   

   

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   • pro:
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7. Iglidur bushings

   

   

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   • pro:
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8. en:Polyoxymethylene (POM), also known as Delrin

   

   

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   • pro:
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9. en:Headset (bicycle part)

   

   

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   • pro:
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10. Cup and cone bottom bracket, en:Ball_bearing

    

    

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    • pro:
    • contra: wears out very fast - do not use!: