Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Ah, the joys of threaded headsets:roll eyes: As much as you are having to play with the headset, I'd say that it is toast already. You probably have pits in the cups and are well on your way to indexed steering.
I'm addressing this statement. I said nothing about loosening because it can loosen like any other threaded headset. My point is that it's not "toast". These headsets can be repaired with a kit that includes races and bearings. I've never heard of one getting indexed. The contact area of roller bearings is much larger than balls.
Darth Lefty:
The Delta is functionally the same as the A-9. It's just more "space age" looking.