Originally Posted by mcatano
Well, you were comparing a $90 cartridge headset to a $125 cartridge headset
this is true, but i think the same comparison can be made between any cartridge headset, i.e. properly maintained they will last a looooooong time.
Originally Posted by mcatano
You shouldn't need to repack it more than once or twice during the worst part of the winter.
this is the part i disagree with. i'm not sure if it's different weather conditions or different compounds that are used on my streets or the fact that i ride in the rain/snow a lot. but my cartridge headset requires attention about once a month (hopefully this changes with the addition of the lizard skin). and my previous cheap loose ball headset required more maintenance. around here "the worst part of the winter" can last 3 or 4 months.
Originally Posted by 12XU
Do the words "10 year warranty" mean anything to you people? Not to mention "environmentally conscience."
yes, they absolutely mean something. i don't think there is any doubt people here are willing to pay for quality products, but some people aren't willing to pay two to three times as much just because it requires little or no maintenance vs. semi-regular maintanence.