Originally Posted by
m_yates
The Tourist doesn't have an integrated headset, it is a standard 1" threaded headset, but doesn't have cartridge bearings. (I own a Tourist) Performance states the Schwinn World Tour has cartridge bearings on the integrated headset. Not sure which type of headset is better/worse between the two. I personally like the quill stems. It makes it easy to adjust handlebar height.
Thank you for the correction regarding the Tourist's headset. But basically you prove my point that there is a bike you can get for $600 delivered in any size you want any time you like. And it's probably made on the same assembly line in China as the one at Performance. The quill stem is IMHO an outdated design. Certainly, it makes easier to adjust the height but the truth to be told, how often do you adjust it?
Once you dial in the correct hight, you basically leave it alone. The only problem is that the manufacturers cut the fork too low sometimes. But for that you can get a stem extender from Delta for $20 as I did with my Volpe.