Originally Posted by
HappyTrash
i wouldn't say i hate them, but i do find it pretty irritating that you're supposed to check for the proper headset tension by holding the front brake and leaning forward and back, yet during all that your stem is probably not gonna be clamped to the steerer unless you like tightening it and un tightening it every time you make an adjustment to the headset, and that can make it feel wobbly just like a loose headset. seems kinda convoluted.
It's really not any more complicated than adjusting a threaded headset. For threadless all you need is one or two hex keys. For threaded headsets you need two headset wrench. As an on-the-road repair you are much more likely to have the needed hex wrenches with you.