FSA Orbit Headset Vs. ???
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FSA Orbit Headset Vs. ???
So the Orbit Headset on the IRO Website... Does anyone have anything good/bad to say about it? I'm either getting that one, or Aheadset STS, or FSA "the pig." is one better than the others, or are they all the same?
on a similar note, the IRO Bottom Bracket. I can get that one, or i can get a Miche Primato Track BB.
help?
on a similar note, the IRO Bottom Bracket. I can get that one, or i can get a Miche Primato Track BB.
help?
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are you going to be using miche cranks?
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I have an Orbit on my Mark V and it's worked well with both forks I've thrown on it. It's no King, but for the money it's a good deal.
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Originally Posted by bward1028
So the Orbit Headset on the IRO Website... Does anyone have anything good/bad to say about it? I'm either getting that one, or Aheadset STS, or FSA "the pig." is one better than the others, or are they all the same?
on a similar note, the IRO Bottom Bracket. I can get that one, or i can get a Miche Primato Track BB.
help?
on a similar note, the IRO Bottom Bracket. I can get that one, or i can get a Miche Primato Track BB.
help?
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The Pig will last about six months. Then it develops hideous creak and bearings fall apart. In general, FSAs are not too good, if you do riding in wet/cold.
WTB Grease Guard, now there is a good budget headset.
WTB Grease Guard, now there is a good budget headset.
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the fsa pig I have on my surly instigator has survived the blue trail, 3 foot drops, and other such things for around 3 or 4 years now. the fsa orbit that was on the fuji track I picked up was crunchier than dry rice crispies within a month of light riding. could have been poorly maintained from the previous owner...
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The Pig and the Orbit XL II/UF are a lot wider in the bottom cup (the Pig moreso) than the standard Orbit. So if your front is pretty tight, or run a front brake, there might be some rubbing. Other than that, the Pig has a pretty tall stack height. I think the Orbits are all about the same.
The only reason to choose anything other than the standard Orbit headset would be if you wanted the angular-contact bearings. Especially if it's going to be on a road/track bike.
The only reason to choose anything other than the standard Orbit headset would be if you wanted the angular-contact bearings. Especially if it's going to be on a road/track bike.
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The FSA and Cane Creek are made by the same manufacturer RH Industries. You have to look at features . the Orbit uses caged 5/32nd ball bearings. the Cane creek uses sealed cartridge bearings Some of the FSA Pig headsets are not even sealed so you have to keep them packed in grease, and service the grease regularly or they will give you very short service life. If your rough on headsets then get the sealed cartridge type you can replace bearings easily. The Cane creek S-2 and S-3 are cheap and well sealed both under $30 on Ebay. Sometimes online shops have them pretty cheap. Jensonusa has the S-3 for $30 on sale right now, Nashbar has Several on sale now with free shipping.
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The Pig seems like total overkill for a street bike, unless you're planning on jumping the **** out of it.
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but a chris king isn't overkill?
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Originally Posted by dustinlikewhat
but a chris king isn't overkill?
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Originally Posted by jim-bob
The Pig seems like total overkill for a street bike, unless you're planning on jumping the **** out of it.
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Originally Posted by dustinlikewhat
but a chris king isn't overkill?
Now, a chris king steelset would be the same kind of overkill.
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Originally Posted by onRoffR
The FSA and Cane Creek are made by the same manufacturer RH Industries. You have to look at features . the Orbit uses caged 5/32nd ball bearings. the Cane creek uses sealed cartridge bearings Some of the FSA Pig headsets are not even sealed so you have to keep them packed in grease, and service the grease regularly or they will give you very short service life. If your rough on headsets then get the sealed cartridge type you can replace bearings easily. The Cane creek S-2 and S-3 are cheap and well sealed both under $30 on Ebay. Sometimes online shops have them pretty cheap. Jensonusa has the S-3 for $30 on sale right now, Nashbar has Several on sale now with free shipping.
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I seriously love the knowledge arguments on here, it's like learning something from watching the o'riely factor...
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I have an orbit X. It looks slick like a king and has sealed bearing but is about 1/2 the price. I say it pretty much rules. I don't care to comment on any other brands 'cause I don't know.
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Originally Posted by dustinlikewhat
I seriously love the knowledge arguments on here, it's like learning something from watching the o'riely factor...
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Cane Creek makes the best non-king threadless headsets out there. Gospel.
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Originally Posted by sers
FSA headsets have TH Industries bearings. Tien Hsin Industries owns Full Speed Ahead. TH Industries does a lot of outsourced manufacturing, OEM and otherwise. Cane Creek does very little outsourcing, but I beleive their low end headsets are. The higher end headsets are made and manufactured in the US, but the bearings are outsourced. Hell, even Phil Wood outsources bearings.
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i hated the split crown race on my fsa orbit headset.
i could never get the thing REALLY tight and i think that was the cause...
btw, i am a cheap bastard and after destroying too many headsets i am finally coming around to the fact that chris king headsets are money well spent if you ride a lot.
i could never get the thing REALLY tight and i think that was the cause...
btw, i am a cheap bastard and after destroying too many headsets i am finally coming around to the fact that chris king headsets are money well spent if you ride a lot.
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Originally Posted by Fantomas
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Originally Posted by jim-bob
It's a different kind of overkill.
Now, a chris king steelset would be the same kind of overkill.
Now, a chris king steelset would be the same kind of overkill.