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Uberflo

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1110 on: January 09, 2026, 08:37:23 AM »
Thanks for the info. So, bottom bearing, top bearing, C-ring and top cone including spacers from FSA ACR?

No, for bottom a 52x40x7 45/45 bearing. The FSA will not fit as it uses 36/45 degree.

hansdotter

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1111 on: January 09, 2026, 08:56:59 AM »
oh okey, so i can use the tideace stock bottom bearing and the fasa top bearing?
sounds weird cause one of my friends told me he built up the bike with both bearings from FSA which came with the ACT Nr.55r Headset... maybe that is the reason why there is play?

Uberflo

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1112 on: January 09, 2026, 09:53:13 AM »
Yes, the 36 degree FSA bearing does not fit well on a 45 degree crown race ;)
I would change the delivered quality unknown bearing against a higher quality one.

hansdotter

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1113 on: January 09, 2026, 10:11:40 AM »
okey, any recommendation? thnks for your help

hansdotter

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1114 on: January 09, 2026, 11:50:07 AM »
Sorry for all the messages, but I just want everything to work perfectly and be installed correctly.

So, I'm using the original FSA bearing at the top. And at the bottom, I'm using the 52x40x7 45/45.

If I use the bearing with the larger angle at the bottom, do I also use the Race bearing, or is the bearing with the larger angle also mounted directly onto the steerer tube?

simo8891

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1115 on: January 09, 2026, 11:59:30 AM »
Fork: 45/45 52x40x7 bearing (see pic attached for illustration of which way up the bearing should be installed)

Headset: use FSA ACR you mentioned.

Hope this helps.

hansdotter

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1116 on: January 09, 2026, 12:03:46 PM »
Thank you Simo and everyone else! You helped me a lot  :)

So i already ordered the FSA ACR No.55r. And will order the bigger angled 45 degree bottom bearing.

If there is any recommandation for a good 45/45 52x40x7 bearing - just let me know - thanks  8)

simo8891

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1117 on: January 09, 2026, 12:26:21 PM »
Thank you Simo and everyone else! You helped me a lot  :)

So i already ordered the FSA ACR No.55r. And will order the bigger angled 45 degree bottom bearing.

If there is any recommandation for a good 45/45 52x40x7 bearing - just let me know - thanks  8)
I'm in the UK and use this company.

https://www.airevelobearings.com/product/mh-p16-steel-black-oxide-stainless-steel-hybrid-ceramic-super-light-slt-40-x-52-x-7-45-45/

I'd always get stainless steel or SLT.

Uberflo

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1118 on: January 09, 2026, 12:55:42 PM »
For other countries you can get it at Kugellager Shop. 45/45 is the most common standard for bearings.

hansdotter

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1119 on: January 09, 2026, 01:07:58 PM »
Thanks a lot guys 🙌🏻

SirBikealot

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1120 on: January 10, 2026, 08:26:29 AM »
For other countries you can get it at Kugellager Shop. 45/45 is the most common standard for bearings.

these are the ones to look out for:
https://www.kugellager-shop.net/mh-p16-ss-45-45-edelstahl-lenkkopf-kugellager-52x40x7mm.html

Requiem84

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1121 on: January 11, 2026, 12:55:37 AM »
Given the Lexon bar issues on many guys; what is now the most recommended gravel handlebar?

Uberflo

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1122 on: January 11, 2026, 03:52:46 AM »
The speeder cycling is also a nice bar for this frame. The acr headset gives a nice flush finish with the top cap w/o any gap.

hansdotter

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1123 on: January 12, 2026, 01:54:29 AM »
Given the Lexon bar issues on many guys; what is now the most recommended gravel handlebar?

i ordered the SPAD ARX from panda podium. will let you know once it's installed and tested.

https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/spad-arx-carbon-integrated-handlebar/

hansdotter

Re: Tideace NEW Gravel Frame: GR201
« Reply #1124 on: January 12, 2026, 03:05:38 AM »
these are the ones to look out for:
https://www.kugellager-shop.net/mh-p16-ss-45-45-edelstahl-lenkkopf-kugellager-52x40x7mm.html

another question....why is tideace sending both bearings with 36 degrees?