Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
The only time I use the high dollar headsets is when it came on the bike, or off a donor. So my Chris King HS came from a donor, otherwise, $100 for a HS, not happening here. I use quite a few Tange and Ritchey headsets. As far as steel (like the Ritchey Logic), its not like a touring bike is weight weenie material anyway. Logic has steel cups, and an alloy locknut, and costs $15 (on sale at Nashbar right now)....
+1 It really depends on the build. If I was rebuilding my 1985 Paramount, no way would I use a $15 HS.
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Last edited by wrk101; 09-14-12 at 12:23 PM.