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06-23-16 | 09:58 AM

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cyccommute

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Originally Posted by Grand Bois

You must not be familiar Stronglight A-9 roller bearing headsets.

Not directly, no. But looking at one, I see nothing that would keep it from loosening like every threaded headset I've ever owned. Nor do I see anything that would protect the headset body from damage if the headset is loose.

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