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jonshonda
a Weekend WarriorDate Reviewed: December 31, 2012
Strengths: Its colorWeaknesses: Finish quality is very poor, leaving me to wonder about the overall quality of the product.Bottom Line: I purchased this headset because of its' color....that is the only reason. I have a bike frame that is black and white, and wanted to continue the theme with the headset. FSA was really the only white one out there (I really wish CK had white) so I bought it for $52.00.
After the lbs installed it, I took it home and after closer inspection was shocked to find that it looked as if someone had dropped the headset into a wet sandbox, and then proceeded to paint over the sand. There is honestly 20-35 pieces of dirt that have been painted over on the headset. Which leaves me really second guessing my purchase, and the quality of the headset.
I should have listened to everyone else, not cared about the color, and either bought a cane creek or chris king.
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$52.00
Purchased At: lbs
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robertncasper
a Weekend Warrior
from New York, NYDate Reviewed: June 12, 2008
Strengths: Light, cheap, stays smooth.Weaknesses: None that I've found. I have it on my customized commuter bike, though -- can't say how well it would work in more extreme conditions.Bottom Line: Worth considering if you don't want to pay boku bucks for a King headset.
Favorite Trail: East River Park
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: jenson usa
Bike Setup: Tricked out city-ride Stumpjumper.
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Justin Sheldon
a Weekend Warrior
from ukDate Reviewed: January 3, 2007
Strengths: Nice smooth bearings,sealed and long lastingWeaknesses: I only wanted black,so don't need fancy coloursBottom Line: Have abused this headset through a couple of crappy UK winters and seasons between and the headset is as good as new.Hosed down and then muddied with no fuss.I have installed over 6 of these on mates bikes as for the price,you can't go wrong.If you can't afford King and Hope,then this is cheap and good .
Favorite Trail: Spanish Sierras
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Chain Reaction
Similar Products Used: Hope and King
Bike Setup: Fitted on my muddy winter singlespeed
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Frank Howard
a Racer
from IllinoisDate Reviewed: September 24, 2003
Strengths: Bearings are smooth and sealed. Good protection from dirt and muck. Extremely well made for the priceWeaknesses: No fancy colors.Bottom Line: Bearings are still as smooth as when they were new. Have a season of racing on them in all sorts of weather and terrain. Better made than the XL-II which are also excellent headsets. Seems to copy the King a bit in its design.
The split crown race is a great idea as it makes for easy installation and also lets you swap forks easily. I've never has a problem with the FSA split races after 3 seasons.
Recommended!
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: I have one King, two FSA XL-II, one Cane Creek C-2, one DiaCompe Aheadset
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Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from UKDate Reviewed: May 19, 2003
Strengths: Looks niceWeaknesses: After one Kona 100 and a trip round Glentress black run, the bearings are scrapBottom Line: More rubbish that promises a lot ane fails to deliver. It maybe okay in the States, but British mud destroys stuff like this that's not up to it.
I was told to buy Chris King but baulked at the price. I'll have spent almost as much soon.
Favorite Trail: Glentress
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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$50.00
Purchased At: Wiggle
Similar Products Used: Shimano
Bike Setup: Marin Rift Zone
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Frank
a Racer
from Lake Tahoe-----ByatchDate Reviewed: November 25, 2002
Strengths: Nice N' Light Looks, kinda cool and wuz cheep for cartridge bearings.Weaknesses: the crown race is kinda weird, light weight alloy with a split for "ease of installation"Bottom Line: Super light weight seems to be made rather well, smooth bearings, + it's sealed at both ends. I think it works rather well, especially if you wanted a cheep cart headset for a light weight ride. You probably shouldn't put it on your DH ride or jumping bike, nice for SS though.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: jensonusa.com
Similar Products Used: King, Syncros Hardcore, other cheep shirt
Bike Setup: Use it on a Redline Monocog, with a fixed gear, it's real hard ta ride, ya know.
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