Winter commuting -- is there a decent, durable headset?
Hello
I am building up a bike for winter commuting in Ottawa, Canada. That means lots of snow, salt, ice, water, and corrosion. Many components do not last more than one or two winter seasons.
My question is, which headset is well suited for these conditions? There are expensive HS's on the market with excellent seals (cane creek 110, chris king, etc); they are designed to be a durable investment, but I'm not sure they will hold up to salt and extreme temperature fluctuations well enough to warrant the price. On the other hand, I don't want to replace a cheap HS every season. Is there a good compromise? What will hold up for at least a few years but will not break the bank?
Thanks,
Pete