I'm planning to replace the fork, headset, stem and handlebars on my flat bar road bike.
My current setup is a 1" threaded headset, chromo fork with v-brakes on a Trek steel frame, 1" aluminum quill stem, and 25.4mm steel flat bars. The bars weigh over a pound and are rusted, the headset is indexed, and the fork threads are partially stripped. They've all treated me well for 10 years, but it's time to go.
Below is my planned upgrade. I'm hoping for any comments or suggestions about compatibility or costs. For the record, I'm buying all this stuff from Nashbar because, with a 20% discount, I can get everything shipped for about $180. I plan to have my LBS do the fork sizing and headset replacement. What should they charge me? I say "should" because my LBS overcharges for labor.
Nashbar 1" Carbon Cyclocross Fork w/ Aluminum Steerer
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...1_10000_200456
$120
crown race = 26.4mm
Q: I know cyclocross riders usually use canti brakes. But my v-brakes will work here, right?
Cane Creek S-2 1" Headset
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product..._200276_200465
$40
Q: I've done a lot of searching and reading here in the forums, but I want to be certain that it's compatible with the other parts. The description is relatively brief. Are there questions I should ask Nashbar customer service?
Nashbar 1" stem
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...1_10000_200460
$15
31.8mm clamp
Nashbar carbon fiber 1" Headset Spacers
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...1_10000_200466
$15
Q: Are the CF spacers a waste of money, I can get alloy ones for about $7 less.
Ritchey Comp Mountain Bike Handlebar, 31.8mm
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product..._200276_200388
$15
I'm trying to keep costs down. Nashbar's next cheapest headset is only $15, so I'm concerned about it's quality.
Ritchey Logic 1" Headset
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product..._200276_200465
Anyone have any comments, suggestions, or critiques? This is bikeforums, so I know there are some critiques.
