Originally Posted by
nodnerb
I have a funny feeling that two machined aluminum cups and a pair of bearings can be made for cheaper than ~$140 min.
Cost of aluminum-Nill
Cost of bearings-Nill
Cost of machining-Miniscule
CK headset-literally priceless
I agree with the guy above Cane Creek all the way. All the bling and technology you need in a headset and at a fraction of the price.
I'm not trying to promote CK products, nor do I use them myself. I think that there are cheaper, better, alternatives. That said, the above is simply ridiculous, not to mention narrow minded. Go back and read post #2.
There is no doubt in my mind that no one is making big money from headsets. King's are manufactured in the USA, meaning a higher overhead for labor and administration. It's absolutely reasonable to say that King's price is inproportionate to the performance and functionality offered. However, it is ludicrous to suggest that they are somehow making lots of money and somehow gouging the customer based on their reputation.