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Old 07-05-14 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rsacilotto
Thanks, fietsbob, I'm pretty comfortable with the adjustment procedure. Regarding replacement, I had to remove and reinstall a threaded headset when I repainted an older steel frame. However, this time I'm not sure I can handle the crown race on the carbon fork, but the cups should be no trouble.
@SquidPuppet: which Orbit model? My LBS offers a Cane Creek 40, a Ritchey Pro Logic and a Ritchey Logic Comp in my price range. I was thinking of buying the headset there and having them replace the crown race. The Logic Comp seems to be a good value, similar to the Pro Logic except that it's chromoly, not aluminum alloy, and it's $30 cheaper. However, the FSA Orbit X is online for $45 (regularly $70), not much more than the LBS price for the Logic Comp, and it's aluminum. I might buy the FSA and have the LBS do the whole installation.
@SlowJoeCrow: I agree that the wobble is not going anywhere, the job should be a piece of cake once I decide which way to go.
I got the Orbit MX because the price was right. Solid and spins like butter. Time will tell regarding wear, but it looked well built when I inspected it and it installed well too. Very forgiving during adjustment and so far it has held the first adjustment well too. Haven't needed to go back, and I do lots of wheelies.
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