looking for a headset and stem
02-14-03 | 01:07 PM
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looking for a headset and stem
hey I'm getting a new Banshee Scream Frame set before the summer but i'm having trouble finding a headset and stem that i want. I'm looking for something that will take a lot of punishment but look good and not have me leaning to far forward. It'll be for freeriding by the way(drops and ladder bridges mostly). Does anyone have any suggestions? 
Thanks
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02-14-03 | 01:29 PM
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Race Face Diablos Stem, 90mm with a Chris King SteelSet Headset.
Bombproof.
If not your style, try an Azonic Shorty stem with an FSA Pig Headset. Designed for the rigors of DH and DirtJumping.
Or, ....?
Bombproof.
If not your style, try an Azonic Shorty stem with an FSA Pig Headset. Designed for the rigors of DH and DirtJumping.
Or, ....?
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02-14-03 | 01:52 PM
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That bike needs this
Otherwise FSA pig headset is the best headset for pure value. Its quality is up there with chris king but its price is really low
Otherwise FSA pig headset is the best headset for pure value. Its quality is up there with chris king but its price is really low
02-14-03 | 02:06 PM
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That's the Diablos I mentioned! Drool, I want one!
L8R
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
02-14-03 | 02:47 PM
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Originally posted by a2psyklnut
That's the Diablos I mentioned! Drool, I want one!
L8R
That's the Diablos I mentioned! Drool, I want one!
L8R
02-14-03 | 04:02 PM
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From: "Over the Hill" and going down fast in the 805.
Bikes: Scott Gambler, Scott Ransom, Kona Bear, Bianchi 928 Carbon/Chorus, C'Dale Rize4
I have been using the Diablo now for 2 months. No flex, no sliping, no problems.
My headset of choice is a Hope Enduro. the only prob is you need to find a dealer across the pond to sell ya one. They do not sell them in the States. SS races, aluminum shell and needle barings all the way around. Also alot of seals to help keep the nasties out. I have beating mine now for 3 months and it never works lose and because of all the seals I can ride during rain storms and water never gets inside.
If you do not want the hassel of finding one I would say either the ChrisKing or FSA PigPro DH.
My headset of choice is a Hope Enduro. the only prob is you need to find a dealer across the pond to sell ya one. They do not sell them in the States. SS races, aluminum shell and needle barings all the way around. Also alot of seals to help keep the nasties out. I have beating mine now for 3 months and it never works lose and because of all the seals I can ride during rain storms and water never gets inside.
If you do not want the hassel of finding one I would say either the ChrisKing or FSA PigPro DH.
02-14-03 | 06:32 PM
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02-14-03 | 06:35 PM
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eastcoast- I'll probably torque off all my friends by saying this, but buy the cheapest cool looking headset you can find. You can buy a sealed bearing headset with replaceable bearings for about $30 and it can even have a sweet looking lizard on it. Don't fall for the hype! Spend your cash on gas to take you to a cool trail!
