Decent headset?
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I'm building up a winter bike for commuting in Ottawa, Canada. That means lots of snow, salt, ice, water, and corrosion. Most components do not last more than one or two winter seasons. My question is, which headset is well suited for these conditions? There are expensive HS's on the market with excellent seals (cane creek 110, chris king, etc); they are designed to be a durable investment, but I'm not sure they will hold up to salt and extreme temperature fluctuations well enough to warrant the price. On the other hand, I don't want to replace a cheap HS every season. Is there a good compromise? What will hold up for at least a few years but will not break the bank? Thanks, Pete |
Originally Posted by Pikolo
(Post 9637371)
Hi
I'm building up a winter bike for commuting in Ottawa, Canada. That means lots of snow, salt, ice, water, and corrosion. Most components do not last more than one or two winter seasons. My question is, which headset is well suited for these conditions? There are expensive HS's on the market with excellent seals (cane creek 110, chris king, etc); they are designed to be a durable investment, but I'm not sure they will hold up to salt and extreme temperature fluctuations well enough to warrant the price. On the other hand, I don't want to replace a cheap HS every season. Is there a good compromise? What will hold up for at least a few years but will not break the bank? Thanks, Pete |
+1 on CC S2
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Thanks, I was looking at the S-8 for the stainless steel bearings but the S-2 sounds like a good option. I just need to throw some good fenders on the front. Past years I had been riding with a front fender, but one that only covered behind the suspension fork and did not protect the headtube or HS. I've ordered a rigid replacement, and that fork has mounts for full fenders.
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Originally Posted by Pikolo
(Post 9674142)
Thanks, I was looking at the S-8 for the stainless steel bearings but the S-2 sounds like a good option. I just need to throw some good fenders on the front. Past years I had been riding with a front fender, but one that only covered behind the suspension fork and did not protect the headtube or HS. I've ordered a rigid replacement, and that fork has mounts for full fenders.
I run a suspension fork with a SKS blade in the winter time. Complete protection of the headset and it's not too heavy. Plus I still get the benefit of the fork in rutted snow pack:thumb: Here's what it looks like http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/IMG_0175.jpg |
Originally Posted by cyccommute
(Post 9678306)
I run a suspension fork with a SKS blade in the winter time. Complete protection of the headset and it's not too heavy.
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Originally Posted by Pikolo
(Post 9680646)
Interesting. How does the fender attach to the fork?
http://images.google.com/url?source=...JdH7BsnDs9e0Fw The orange parts of the shock (below) slides onto the adapter http://images.google.com/url?source=...NH4wQmXVnU_9Jg I think the one in the picture is a Planet Bike fender I tried but didn't like. I now have an SKS Shockblade. Works very well. |
Good to know, thanks
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Alright, in the end I went for a CC S-3. It appears well designed for keeping junk out, and though the sealed bearings aren't stainless, they're easily swapped. With a good set of fenders and the lizardskins / innertube condoms, the inexpensive (sub-$40 with shipping, from Cambria) HS should last. I'll post updates after the first big test this winter. Thanks for all your helpful comments.
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