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kingston

12-05-18 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstateglfr (Post 20691430)

I just haven't found headsets to be anything to invest in. A $15 headset can be well sealed, function as well as I care for, and last indefinitely...

What are you using? I have never found a $15 headset that will last indefinitely the way I ride my bikes. I have a box of worn out headsets that all cost a lot more than that.

merziac

12-05-18 04:14 PM

Oldschool loose ball, I can make them live forever, HS, BB and hubs, never say die! ;)

kc0yef

12-05-18 05:35 PM

french

I like steel

Slightspeed

12-05-18 07:40 PM

I checked "Other".
On my Super course build the bottom headset cup had bad chrome, so I stole a lower bearing cup and caged bearings from my car-killed Bianchi frame. In order to use the unique Raleigh threaded fork steerer I kept the Raleigh top and cup, so I stayed with loose balls up top. 2300 miles later, still solid and working fine.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c09436d0c6.jpg

Before.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...37da08c5c1.jpg

After.

Bad Lag

12-05-18 11:19 PM

I hate polls. My answer is never in the available answers.

I want o-ring sealed loose ball bearings.

Cycle Tourist

12-13-18 02:21 AM

Loose balls anyone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by seedsbelize (Post 20690194)

I have experience with caged balls and loose balls only. Of the two, I vastly prefer caged.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FBOATSB (Post 20690235)

Loose balls. I just tend to stick with what a bike came with when I get it. I don't mind servicing any bearings and like the idea of a couple extra balls in there. JMHO

I too would rather have more balls. Some lithium grease to hold em in place and keep them dry and it couldn't be easier.

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