True or false : A headset is a headset is a headset.
06-16-13, 02:11 PM
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True or false : A headset is a headset is a headset.
I'm looking to build up a Soma Stanyan and for the first time I'm shopping for a headset. Its a standard 1 1/8" and while I'd like to slap something expensive on it and call it a day, i'm really wondering if there is any reason not to go with a standard $40 cane creek unit.
06-16-13, 03:09 PM
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Never used a Cane Creek so I can't compare quality.
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06-16-13, 03:29 PM
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If you're planning on using the bike long and hard, though, I'd recommend spending a little more for a more durable Cane Creek 40-series headset.
06-16-13, 03:38 PM
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I've used both a Cane Creek and a Tange and both are fine. I would avoid a no-name headset.
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Consider an FSA Orbit X or Orbit XII. Both are good and reasonably priced.
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The cane creek that came stock on my Roubaix is pretty nice. As I approach 8K miles on crappy roads there's just a hint of a "index" problem. I am mighty impressed with a Chris King on a threaded steerer...I'll consider that when I replace the OEM headset on my Specialized.
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I like cartridge bearings and a split crown race. Beyond that the only real difference between them are stack height and what color you want, and stack height's basically irrelevant if you're building from brand new parts.
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Given my size, I will never again use a headset that contains loose ball/caged ball bearings...cartridge only. I've destroyed too many parts just COMMUTING.
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It may or may not be the lightest thing going, but my Aheadset (by Cane Creek)
is just so darned reliable and "hands-off" that I'm going to give it it's due until it
gives way. This is after spending years with a much-more-expensive Stronglight
Headlight which needed tightening every 200 miles. Aheadset is 30-40 dollars.
is just so darned reliable and "hands-off" that I'm going to give it it's due until it
gives way. This is after spending years with a much-more-expensive Stronglight
Headlight which needed tightening every 200 miles. Aheadset is 30-40 dollars.
