Originally Posted by Tapeworm21
I spent about 1.5 hours on the headset today. I swapped EVERYTHING off my old frame and onto my new one to keep my used stuff used and my new stuff new. Well, I probably should have left the headset. It still doesn't stay tight. The bearings for some reason don't stay packed. I'll search the bike shops to see what they have, mine has nothin.
The micro sized bearings don't help, but the retainer is really what is to blame. It does not hold the bearings so even with a lot of grease, they still fall out. I actually don't have a problem with mine staying adjusted, I just think the stock set is worthless and can't wait to get rid of it.