Originally Posted by mcatano
A $9 tange headset will last as long as a CK if it is properly adjusted and maintained and offer no discernable difference in terms of ride quality.
that's basically what i said, but "if it is properly adjusted and maintained" means i don't have the time to clean sand and crap out of my headset all the time. i guess you just have to ask yourself how often you are willing to service your headset. if the answer is "not very often" go CK. if the answer is "i inspect my headset more often than my genitals" then get a $9 tange.