King stuff is built to a standard we hold medical instruments to, not bike parts. The stuff is component porn. It's built better than anything I've seen besides Thomson in the bike industry.

Will an FSA last you just as long and work just as well? For most people, the answer is yes. A Casio will last as long and work as well as a Rolex. You don't buy these things because they're practical--for the most part, you buy them because you have some sort of emotional resonance with them. And at the end of the day, if you buy something you like from a company that doesn't **** the planet, I say good times and enjoy your ride. Now go have a beer and stop worrying about the other guy's headset.