headset ZS56/31.8 reduce to 28.6 (help needed)

dennisyzf

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I am looking for a headset replacement for my cube stereo hybrid and because of colour I prefer to stick with HOPE.
Problem is they only sell a zs56 upper with 31.8 instead of 28.6 diameter.
Could any of you knowledgeable guys tell mee if its possible to use a 1 1/2 (31.8) to 1 1/8 (28.6) adapter or something like that?
 

Gary

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Due to the need for the conical preload spacer to adjust bearing preload in the upper headset cup a reducer/adapter wouldn't really work very well for a headset top cup.
56mm top cups for 1&1/8 steerers should still available from the likes of Acros, FSA and Cane Creek but are generally only available in black.
If you're after anodized colours all I can think of off the top of my head is a full headset from Superstar

 

dennisyzf

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Thnks for the swift and clear answer!
I knew of the superstar headset and that's probably the direction I will take.
Most likely black because the orange will probably differ to much from the hope orange on other parts.
 

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