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Old 11-24-19 | 04:29 PM
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HillRider
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Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!

Some cartridge bearing headsets like the Velo Orange Gran Cru and some FSA models offer a split "crown race" (actually its just a bearing support, not really a race) which greatly eases installation and removal. I've got a VO on one bike and it was a joy to install.

Others, also with cartridge bearings like Cane Creak and Chris King, provide a continuous "crown race" but it's not needed and the user would be better off if they split them.
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