Originally Posted by
flargle
Yikes. Find a different LBS.
Here is what Cane Creek says about the S-2:
"Who rides it: Mountain bikers and road riders who appreciate the difference a superior sealed headset can make in steering precision and longevity."
http://www.canecreek.com/S-2-Headset.html
That link also says the S-2 is 1"