New Headset... any recommendations??

[plfrench]

Hi guys,

Had a quick search but couldn't find this.

I need a new 1 1/8" headset for my hardtail. Mainly use it for XC so doesn't take a massive hammering but good sealing is a must. What do people recommend? I was thinking of a budget of about £50 tops.

Cheers,

Paul.

[rico]

Second hand Chris King.

They last for decades.

Hopes are supposed to be good, but for the small extra get the Chris King

[Neil_Bolton]

Chris King all the way - even the new ones are £60 on Ebay.

They simply will last forever.

Nuff said.

plus they are bling and come in shiney anodised colours

Edited by Neil_Bolton on Monday 22 January 18:49

[plfrench]

Mmmmmm Shiney!!

You've twisted my arm, if they're that good I'll push the budget a bit!! (Well it's bonus time soon )

How about this one??

www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=2042

A nice red one to match my pedals I think

Cheers for the advice,

Paul.

[hughjayteens]

Chris Kings are awesome, but the Cane Creek S-8 is a superb unit and sub £30 at the moment from Merlin - www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Headsets.html

[Neil_Bolton]

plfrench said:

Mmmmmm Shiney!!

You've twisted my arm, if they're that good I'll push the budget a bit!! (Well it's bonus time soon )

How about this one??

www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=2042

A nice red one to match my pedals I think

Cheers for the advice,

Paul.

Cheap as you'll get from a reputable company, otherwise Ebay

[mat205125]

Neil_Bolton said:

Chris King all the way - even the new ones are £60 on Ebay.

They simply will last forever.

Nuff said.

plus they are bling and come in shiney anodised colours

Edited by Neil_Bolton on Monday 22 January 18:49

You can't hide the truth in little letters.

I bet there ain't one of us on here who hasn't spend an unecessary few quid extra on some componentry or other in the past because it was the trickest bit of bike jewellery about.

Even if its just something simple like a few quid for a pair of anodised jockey wheel screws.

Anyone spent any serious wedge on something that they really didn't need, but it looked ace? If no one replies then there are some people lying to themselves on here There's some mighty trick bikes getting about in the picture section, and I can't believe that everyone can be a super fit whippet racer to justify the outlay.

Nothing wrong with pose factor. Don't get me wrong. Within reason.

[Neil_Bolton]

mat205125 said:

Neil_Bolton said:

Chris King all the way - even the new ones are £60 on Ebay.

They simply will last forever.

Nuff said.

plus they are bling and come in shiney anodised colours

Edited by Neil_Bolton on Monday 22 January 18:49

You can't hide the truth in little letters.

I bet there ain't one of us on here who hasn't spend an unecessary few quid extra on some componentry or other in the past because it was the trickest bit of bike jewellery about.

Even if its just something simple like a few quid for a pair of anodised jockey wheel screws.

Anyone spent any serious wedge on something that they really didn't need, but it looked ace? If no one replies then there are some people lying to themselves on here There's some mighty trick bikes getting about in the picture section, and I can't believe that everyone can be a super fit whippet racer to justify the outlay.

Nothing wrong with pose factor. Don't get me wrong. Within reason.

I may have purchased anodised jockey wheel bolts in the past.

And other bolts.

In titanium.

[mat205125]

The other half (with some advice and direction via a mate who "knew what I might like for xmas" got me some titanium USE skewers.

Sure they might save a bit of weight, but their main reason for being there is to be trick!

[Jwb]

Another vote for King. Worth the cash and you will never buy another head set.

Buy cheap buy twice.

[plfrench]

Neil_Bolton said:

I may have purchased anodised jockey wheel bolts in the past.

And other bolts.

In titanium.

Yeah titanium just has a special allure doesn't it!! I saw the Chris King Ti headset, but really can't be spending the best part of £200!!

[BadgerBenji]

As has been said before Chris King, I bought mine second hand from a company called Recycle in london, dont know if they are still going, but i have had it 10 years, and still as good as the day it was made, hammered off road and raced, not a knock or a problem.

[justin s]

One of the kings in my bikes has just been removed to be regreased (3rd time since new) and be fitted to my new bike frame this week.The warranty has just run out and is 10 yrs young and still going strong.
Recycle folded about 5 yrs ago.Used to get stuff there myself.