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05-13-17 | 02:03 PM

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JagR

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Originally Posted by rickyk76

I'm looking at spec'ing out parts for a build and I'm looking to see where to put my money. I see the Chris King headset is quite popular, but at $150 I have to wonder if it's worth it. What does the Chris King get you that the Cane Creek 40 doesn't? Same with bottom brackets. What does the more expensive $150 bottom bracket get you that the standard Shimano BB doesn't?

What kind of bike are you building and what do you plan on using it for? Just picked up a new build today and might be able to help...

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