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Cane Creek S-Pro Headset Headset

4.2/5

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Weight : 116 grams

MSRP : $99.00

Product Description

Cartridge-bearing assemblies with continous-contact stainless steel balls, neoprene bearing seals, water proof grease, CNC-machined 7075-T6 aluminum cups, stainless steel races, and O-ring-sealed upper cover

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Submitted by Bruno a Cross Country Rider from Chicago

Date Reviewed: April 2, 2007

Strengths:    Zero maintenance. Solid. Quality at a reasonable price.

Weaknesses:    None.

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Excellent. I had the Cane Creek S-Pro installed over 4 years ago at the Pony Shop in Evanston, Il. In over 4 years, and thousands of miles over Chicago's rough city streets and Pennsylvania hills, it's never needed further adjustment. No problems whatsoever. I call that a rock solid component.

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Duration Product Used:   More than 3 years

Price Paid:    $50.00

Purchased At:   don't remember

Bike Setup:   Marin Eldridge Grade. Columbus Thron Steel Frame. Sram 9.0 shorty shifters. Sram 9.0SL rear derailleur, 9.0 PowerGlide II cassette, Sram PC99 Chain, Sram 9.0 Brake Levers, Cane Creek Thudbuster(great product) for my back, IRD Carbon handlebar.

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Submitted by Jon a Cross Country Rider from Farmville, VA,, USA

Date Reviewed: January 17, 2007

Strengths:    very smooth, feels solid

Weaknesses:    none yet

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Very nice headest for the price. Installation was a breeze and it hasnt given me any problems since. Barrings feel very smooth and I havnt had to adjust anything since I installed it.

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Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $30.00

Purchased At:   ebay

Bike Setup:   98 Zaskar LE with a mix of XT and XTR

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Submitted by John a Cross Country Rider from Aggressive Xcountry rider from CT

Date Reviewed: November 10, 2004

Strengths:    Neoprene seals, water proof grease, great value

Weaknesses:    None

Bottom Line:

Great headset! After first ride I had to re-adjust it. Have not touched it since. I ride year round through heat, cold, rain, mud, and snow. Headset still very smooth. As with any headset, proper installation is critical. I have an FSA Orbit Xtreme headset on my hardtail. I would recommend either headset to any cross county rider. No need to spend more than $50 or $60 for a great headset.

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Favorite Trail:   Several in northeast CT

Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Price Paid:    $59.00

Purchased At:   Performance

Similar Products Used:   FSA, Ritchey, Tioga

Bike Setup:   Specialized Stumpjumper Pro w/ everything replaced over the years.

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Submitted by Craig a Cross Country Rider from Falls Church

Date Reviewed: August 12, 2004

Strengths:    Stainless Steel crown race, top shelf bearings very smooth.

Weaknesses:    None so far.

Bottom Line:

Could not disagree more with the previous post. I have had absolutely no problems. At the $50 price I paid it is an excellent value. Will post again if things go downhill like the previous posting.

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Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $54.00

Purchased At:   Performance

Similar Products Used:   CKing, Ringle

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Submitted by Mark from Altus, ok

Date Reviewed: April 3, 2003

Strengths:    Looks Ok, comes in a neat box.

Weaknesses:    Garbage, requires constant adjustment.

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I did quit-a-bit of research before buying this headset, and everyone said to go with a Chris King. Well in an effort to save a few bucks, I purchased this POS; this headset has about 20 hours of riding on it, and has required four adjustments already. It to the point where it's slightly binding when the handlebars are cranked to the left, or right--yet somewhat loose straight forward!
This headset has been used mostly in rock gardens, with a 125 mm Psylo SL soaking up the bumps. I've yet to bottom out the fork with this headset installed (no big hits), yet it constantly loosens.
The $10.00 POS it replaced held up much better, only requiring one adjustment in the 6 months. Run, don't walk from this POS--Crane Creek, you owe me $50.00!!!!!