Pimp My Aheadset
03-24-07 | 08:27 AM
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Pimp My Aheadset
Hi
The Surly CrossCheck is turning out to be nicer (=more expensive) than originally planned - no news there, thatīs how build projects tend to go.
Does anyone know where I could find a classical looking polished silver finish headset? 1 1/8", sort of same looks as the old Tange and Campag ones? You know - rounded outer cut shapes? The obvious answer of course is Chris King... but that screams "more money than sense" bit too loudly for my liking. So we are talking under $100 range here.
Any info on brand, cost, link, pics much appreciated!
x_B_x
The Surly CrossCheck is turning out to be nicer (=more expensive) than originally planned - no news there, thatīs how build projects tend to go.
Does anyone know where I could find a classical looking polished silver finish headset? 1 1/8", sort of same looks as the old Tange and Campag ones? You know - rounded outer cut shapes? The obvious answer of course is Chris King... but that screams "more money than sense" bit too loudly for my liking. So we are talking under $100 range here.
Any info on brand, cost, link, pics much appreciated!
x_B_x
03-24-07 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Bikkhu
The obvious answer of course is Chris King... but that screams "more money than sense" bit too loudly for my liking. So we are talking under $100 range here.
Quality headsets move bike to bike. I cheap out on them occasionally, but the nice ones I do have have all lasted a long time, stayed in adjustment and moved bike to bike to bike.
03-24-07 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by [165]
Yeah, funny - I thought FSAīs were more "industrial" looking in the past. That would be perfect if I can find one in silver. Thanks
03-24-07 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by chinnt
how about the IRD Technoglide headset?...runs about $75...a lot cleaner looking without the brand screaming at you.
03-24-07 | 09:35 AM
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here's 2 sources...I don't know about the international shipping, but I would think Interloc could / would ship it to you..
https://store.interlocracing.com/headsets.html
https://www.thebikebiz.com/category_s/202.htm
https://store.interlocracing.com/headsets.html
https://www.thebikebiz.com/category_s/202.htm
03-24-07 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by chinnt
here's 2 sources...I don't know about the international shipping, but I would think Interloc could / would ship it to you..
https://store.interlocracing.com/headsets.html
https://www.thebikebiz.com/category_s/202.htm
https://store.interlocracing.com/headsets.html
https://www.thebikebiz.com/category_s/202.htm
Meanwhile, I found this for around 40 euros
03-24-07 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Bikkhu
thanks!
Meanwhile, I found this for around 40 euros
Meanwhile, I found this for around 40 euros
nice looking headset.
03-24-07 | 10:05 AM
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How about a Stronglight? I have heard needle bearings work well.
https://probikekit.com/display.php?code=S1001
https://probikekit.com/display.php?code=S1001
03-24-07 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by benoist
What is that/Where can I find one?
Thatīs a "PRO", a line of cheapish after market parts marketed in Yrop by Shimano
www.pro-bikegear.nl/
03-24-07 | 11:56 AM
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used Chris King
03-24-07 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by marqueemoon
used Chris King
03-24-07 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Bikkhu
The obvious answer of course is Chris King... but that screams "more money than sense" bit too loudly for my liking. So we are talking under $100 range here.
03-24-07 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by chinnt
how about the IRD Technoglide headset?...runs about $75...
