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rufio
a Weekend Warrior
from VADate Reviewed: November 22, 2011
Strengths: Looks nice. Sealed system.Weaknesses: Comes loose constantly.Bottom Line: This headset was a big disappointment. I have used Cane Creek S-3s on my road bike and my other hard tail. I had such a great experience with those two; never had to adjust them or think about them, which are signs of an awesome product. When I built this bike I needed a headset, I would have bought another S-3, but it was short notice and this was recommended to me because it was a new product. Big mistake. It comes loose every ride. I have a pre-ride ritual where I tighten up the headset before every ride (unfortunate). I had the shop where I purchased it contact Cane Creek and they are replaceing the headset with a new Cane Creek 40. We will see. They popped in a caged bearing Aheadset in my bike until then, (great shop service), we will see. I might just ask them if I can keep the Aheadset and just let them have the CC40.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Cane Creek S-3.
Bike Setup: 33 lbs 29er.
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JonE5
a Cross Country Rider
from KentuckyDate Reviewed: October 13, 2011
Strengths: Looks nice, smooth movement. I'm using a 1.5" lower cup and 1 1/8" upper with my tapered steerer fork.Weaknesses: Noisy and does not inspire confidenceBottom Line: My previous two bikes had CK headsets installed and they never got any of my attention...they never needed it. This "Can Creak" came with my frame and after just a couple months of XC riding, I'm ready to replace it with a CK. First the lower cup made an annoying creak and click sound, but that finally went away. But now the top cup is doing the same thing and no matter how much I preload the steerer, the creaking remains. Today I discovered the source of the problem...the top cup bearing seat allows enough of a gap between itself and the side of the bearing that I can shift it around pretty easily and duplicate the noise I hear on the trail. This was very disappointing to discover and I have no confidence in this headset, so I have a CK on the way to replace it. I'm betting the 110 series of Cane Creek's lineup is much better, but after this experience, I'm sticking with Chris King. I would not recommend the 40 series to anyone as it has been too much trouble for me.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: Lynskey Performance
Similar Products Used: Chris King
Bike Setup: 2011 Lynskey Pro29, Reba XX, XTR/XT mix, Easton EA90XC wheels
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