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Old 05-28-11 | 10:52 AM
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FBinNY
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

As the others have posted there is, or should be, zero movement between the headset bearings and the frame, hence zero wear. The only way they can become a problem is if a bearing seizes and then turns in the head tube, but this is something you should be able to feel and correct.

Don't sweat it, your headset seats in the frame will outlast the headset, frame and probably you.
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