Originally Posted by
deadforkinglast
I figure I **** with my bike often enough that it's not really much trouble to go in and adjust and clean. I always use sealed bottom brackets, though, since I don't **** with my cranks much.
If you're willing to deal with some maintenance, the cheap-as-hell Tange loose ball bearing headset is fine. If you rock a front fender, it'll almost never bother you.
Yeah, im not too worried about maintenance. The way I do things is typically a balance between quality and aesthetic. Color is crucial. All the HS's suggested in this thread are good options, and I would likely rok them, accept that there are no 1" in black in stock. No ETA's, except the nashbar, and CK.
jet sanchEz: thanks for the link G. I scooped it. I was hesitant because I know they were selling them on bens for 24, but I found out that they are nos. Thats why no one has tham and there are no ETA's
the shimano 105 that comes in black is fresh, but its $20 more than silver for some reason and no one has them in stock. I dont mind spending the money to get what I want, I dont know, I guess I just like to ***** about it for some reason.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to my search.