its not about the beating.. its about the feel.. i cant stand a bike that doesnt have a solid front end.. grimey bearings, loose fork when you hit a pothole or bounce down stairs, etc.. its the soul of the bike, mang.. the fact that they last forever is a bonus.. and id disagree.. i feel like the headset takes a pounding.. if youre riding on city streets alot.. i hit a hard pothole or crack at least twice a day.. you know that hit you feel in your arms and shoulders? ouch.. the headsets feeling that too

as for the tange.. ive had those..they blow..sorry.. they really do though.. you dont know what youre missing..and im trying to tell you.