Originally Posted by
maddog34
roller bearings also introduce a lot of drag, compared to ball bearings.... and yep, getting that one above set up correctly would not be fun, especially considering MFG. slop and the ever-changing conditions bikes experience..
Yeah, that's why I think rollers are more appropriate for a headset than a bottom bracket. Unlike bottom brackets, or other bicycle bearings, for that matter, headsets are not in continuous rotation when in use, so the additional friction is far less pertinent.