headset choice
01-26-05, 07:37 AM
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headset choice
i need a new headset for my bike which is for dirt jumping. it needs to be cheap but im not sure if i can ride a cheap non specfic headset and it be alrite im a newbie rider so i don't ride that hard or big so im not sure any oldies advice.
01-26-05, 07:49 AM
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FSA Pig. cheap, not too much of a tank, and burly. did i mention cheap for what you get? i'll likely outlast the frame, if you install it well, and take care of it.
01-26-05, 08:03 AM
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Well, when i had to use that type of headset i was very fond of Cane creek S-2. I think for what you get its a fantastic product, you do have to check for water because it can rust.
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For Dirt Jumping???
FSA PIG!
The Cane Creek will be destroyed in short order!
FSA PIG!
The Cane Creek will be destroyed in short order!
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01-26-05, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by a2psyklnut
For Dirt Jumping???
FSA PIG!
The Cane Creek will be destroyed in short order!
FSA PIG!
The Cane Creek will be destroyed in short order!
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01-26-05, 11:25 AM
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I killed my S-2 in about 4 months. Destroyed the bottom cartridge bearing.
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01-26-05, 12:18 PM
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I have a cane creek on my hardrock, been runing it for a year now with no problems....
01-26-05, 12:49 PM
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And ive also got an FSA the Pig DH headset on my DMR and it seems super strong aswell...
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Originally Posted by scrublover
FSA Pig. cheap, not too much of a tank, and burly. did i mention cheap for what you get? i'll likely outlast the frame, if you install it well, and take care of it.
01-26-05, 05:48 PM
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Chris King headsets are the best but they are expensive, I want one
01-27-05, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Hopper
Chris King headsets are the best but they are expensive, I want one
I run a King on my trail bike, but it'll never see the level of abuse that a DJ bike would put on it
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fsa pig dh. awesome headset, its all sealed so no worry about getting it dirty when installing it or putting a different work on and what not. when my cane creek goes on my stinky, im going to replace it with pig dh like on my azonic
