Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover?

Aug 27, 20 12:21

Post #1 of 33 (2558 views)

Hey all,

I'm installing my brand spankin' new Alpha One on my Marquise. Tririg's website says that the basebar/aero spacers have an integrated dust cover for optimal aerodynamics. Unfortunately, it seems like this does not fit over the Cane Creek 110 series 4 mm headset bearing.

1. Is it possible to find a headset bearing that will fit down in the dimond but also fit within Tririg's integrated dust cover?
2. If that bearing doesn't exist, it seems like the Cane Creek dust cover kinda fits snugly into the aero spacer without the 1.5 mm thick spacer. Anybody else running like this? Attached photo shows what this looks like.

Not mission critical, but if it's possible to have the cockpit sit flush on the frame, it would look a lot cleaner and probably save me at least half a watt :)

Last edited by: vonagut: Aug 27, 20 12:27

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Aug 27, 20 12:50

Post #2 of 33 (2541 views)

Mine looks exactly like yours.

Not something to fret over I'd imagine.

Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Aug 27, 20 13:12

Post #3 of 33 (2532 views)

Edit: from some research it looks like that large bearing/spacer might be required? https://www.instagram.com/p/B-4RDYjBZYb/. This guy has it set up just directly on it but not sure what's recommended. Contacting Dimond would probably be the best bet as they've built a ton of these up with the Tririg bars I'm sure.

While I'm not familiar with the Dimond/Alpha One interaction, you should be able to remove that whole headset spacer. The idea behind the integrated dust cap is that you can just place the bars directly on the the headtube pretty much. Pop off the spacer and place it on to see what the interaction is, but it should be able to be completely flush.

and then from my own setup:

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Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Aug 27, 20 14:29

Post #4 of 33 (2494 views)

Hey- I don’t understand the problem ... you’re saying you can’t replace the cane creek top cap with the flat one from TriRig? Are you sure? I guess your bike is a newer vintage than mine, and I’m using an Alpha X rather than the new bar, but it works fine for me ...

https://www.slowtwitch.com/...Eric_Lambi_6945.html

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Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [ericlambi] [ In reply to ]

Aug 27, 20 14:51

Post #5 of 33 (2486 views)

Eric, mine wouldn't fit either.

Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Aug 27, 20 15:00

Post #6 of 33 (2483 views)

If you can't get the Tririg top cap to work like Eric did I just got a new Mogul and I wanted less stack and better integration to my stem so purchased a Cane Creek Slamset H4.6 Top.

https://canecreek.com/product/slamset/

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [The GMAN] [ In reply to ]

Aug 27, 20 15:24

Post #7 of 33 (2473 views)

The GMAN wrote:

Eric, mine wouldn't fit either.

But why is that? Your headset bearing isn’t flush enough?

Dimond Bikes Superfan

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [ericlambi] [ In reply to ]

Aug 27, 20 15:34

Post #8 of 33 (2464 views)

Here's what mine looks like without the dust cap (2018 Marquise)

Last edited by: vonagut: Aug 27, 20 15:36

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [Shambolic] [ In reply to ]

Aug 27, 20 15:40

Post #9 of 33 (2452 views)

This is a sweet solution, thanks! And congrats on nabbing one of the Moguls. I'm very jealous. Do you by chance have a photo of the setup handy?

Did you get the IS41, IS42, or ZS44?

Last edited by: vonagut: Aug 27, 20 15:45

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Aug 27, 20 16:01

Post #10 of 33 (2441 views)

I used the IS41. I still haven't worked out the best way to reduce the size of pic's to look any good on here so here's the link to TJ's insta. Enjoy your new bike... I'm in covid lockdown in Melbourne and not allowed more than 5km from home and no more than an hour. It hasn't had too much use from new.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBVQ-JpBvYv/

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [Shambolic] [ In reply to ]

Aug 27, 20 16:39

Post #11 of 33 (2425 views)

Beautiful bike. Thanks again for the info.

As far as photo resizing, I used this website:

https://www.img2go.com/compress-image

Hopefully it doesn't give any viruses. Probably Ben can give better advice since he also got his pics into the body of his message.

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Aug 27, 20 17:04

Post #12 of 33 (2420 views)

Thanks for that works a treat here's a better pic of the top cap.

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [ericlambi] [ In reply to ]

Aug 27, 20 18:20

Post #13 of 33 (2397 views)

ericlambi wrote:

The GMAN wrote:

Eric, mine wouldn't fit either.

But why is that? Your headset bearing isn’t flush enough?

Honestly can’t recall exactly why as it has been two years since I built it but all I remember is that it didn’t fit. I think I posted something on the Dimond Club about it and had some conversation with Eric Greeley offline.

Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Aug 28, 20 7:26

Post #14 of 33 (2318 views)

vonagut wrote:

Here's what mine looks like without the dust cap (2018 Marquise)

That's how I would run it if it were my bike.

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [ericlambi] [ In reply to ]

Aug 28, 20 10:50

Post #15 of 33 (2279 views)

In the same boat as Eric. Mine fits flush though I have the Alpha X bars and not the Alpha one. My Marquise is also a 2016 model. Last time I talked to TJ there was not any change in the Marquise other than a larger bottom bracket storage box.

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [Uno_mas!] [ In reply to ]

Aug 29, 20 5:21

Post #16 of 33 (2211 views)

Thinking of getting the Alpha One. Has anyone trimmed off the excess monopost protruding below the base bar or do you just let it stay there?

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [mattr] [ In reply to ]

Aug 29, 20 6:05

Post #17 of 33 (2200 views)

I trimmed it on my Marquise. I have it slammed and without trimming it actually hit the head tube as it comes in at an angle. Left it untrimmed on my Omni, doesn’t hit the head tube like it did on the Marquise. 🤷‍♂️

It’s very easy to trim with a fine cut saw blade.

Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

Last edited by: The GMAN: Aug 29, 20 6:05

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [mattr] [ In reply to ]

Aug 29, 20 9:30

Post #18 of 33 (2182 views)

There are plenty of folks who do this - you can see a bunch of them in the photo roll on our facebook page.

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [TriRig] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 20 13:06

Post #19 of 33 (1954 views)

Looks like the headset cap should screw into the expander plug bolt? I'm using the FSA expander club that came on my Dimond, and there are no threads for the headset cap bolt to screw into (photo attached).

Do I need to buy a different expander plug bolt? Thanks!

Darren
https://www.strava.com/athletes/12385497

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 20 13:26

Post #20 of 33 (1942 views)

Yeah you'll want an expander plug with M6 interior threads, such as this one: https://www.spokesetc.com/...tm?variations=322607

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [The GMAN] [ In reply to ]

Nov 20, 20 14:49

Post #21 of 33 (1925 views)

Did your Marquise come with a threaded steerer plug (for the cable cover bolt)? Tririg linked one above, but I can't find it anywhere nearby (Utah). Can you just buy a different bolt for the FSA plug?

Darren
https://www.strava.com/athletes/12385497

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [vonagut] [ In reply to ]

Nov 21, 20 3:32

Post #22 of 33 (1886 views)

I found the proper expander plug very hard to find.

Got this from a shop in Canada: https://veloholiccycles.com/...=0233fc33a&_ss=r

They shipped it to me in in the USA no problem.

Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [The GMAN] [ In reply to ]

Dec 7, 20 8:13

Post #23 of 33 (1793 views)

With the Alpha one, do you get rid of the typical rear brake barrel adjuster and run straight housing from the brake lever to the Tririg rear brake?

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [mattr] [ In reply to ]

Dec 7, 20 8:44

Post #24 of 33 (1784 views)

Straight housing.

Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

Re: Tririg Alpha One on Dimond Marquise: integrated headset dust cover? [The GMAN] [ In reply to ]

Dec 14, 20 16:57

Post #25 of 33 (1723 views)

Installed my Alpha One. I have this gap between the Headset bearing and the dust cap? It's almost like the bearing is too tall compared to the bearing recess in the frame. Should the upper and lower bearings be the same size, mine are. Almost looks like the upper bearing should be thinner.

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