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Submitted by
SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Grande Cache, AB
Date Reviewed: 10/20/2004 2:42:32 PM |
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| Duration Product Used: | 6 months |
| Price Paid: | $10 |
| Purchased At: | Price Point |
| Strengths: | Price |
| Weaknesses: | Non-functioning seals Loose fitting crown race |
| Similar Products Tried: | FSA Orbit, Aheadset SX |
| Bike Setup: | Ventana Pantera |
| Bottom Line: | I have a '97 vintage Aheadset on a TREK Y-bike that is still going strong, so I thought this unit was a steal at $9.98 for my new Ventana frame. Wrong. First problem was the crown race fit was too loose - it slipped into place with finger pressure. Luckily, I had a spare unused race from another Aheadset that fit properly. Second, the seal on the bottom cup doesn't work at all - even with a Lizard Skin cover to help, the bearings contaminate at the slighest hint of water and/or mud. After 4 months use, this headset is shot. False economy. I replaced the SAS with a Cane Creek S-2. I should have spent the extra $20 up front for an S-2 and would have been riding, instead of tearing apart and replacing the SAS. |
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Submitted by
Jim S
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: 3/5/2000 12:47:25 PM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Tiger Mountain |
| Duration Product Used: | 1 Year |
| Strengths: | price does its job reliable |
| Weaknesses: | could use a better seal on the bottom bearing |
| Similar Products Tried: | always used ball bearing |
| Bike Setup: | GT Zaskar, Manitou SX |
| Bottom Line: | I reviewed this product when I first got is a year ago and I've serviced it twice since then (once about every 6 month). Its gotten some great mileage in the wet and muddy U.S. Pacific Northwest and each time I serviced it the amount of dirt that got inside was minimal. The bottom bearing could use a better seal because it tend to get dirtier and appear to loose some of the grease, not enough to cause a problem though. I'm sure a sealed bearing unit is smoother and easier to service but for the money this headset is right on. I'd rather spend my spare cash on good wheels, derailleurs, and shoes. |
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross-Country Rider
from Victoria, BC
Date Reviewed: 1/2/2000 |
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| Duration Product Used: | 6 months |
| Weaknesses: | Bottom Seal (or lack thereof) |
| Bike Setup: | Brodie, Judy xc |
| Bottom Line: | I do not recommend this headset. Most of my riding is in the rain and mud and this headset needs to be regreased all the time. The top bearings stay lubed, but the bottoms get dirty fast. |
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Submitted by
Adam
a Cross-Country Rider
from Portland, OR
Date Reviewed: 6/17/1999 |
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| FavoriteTrail: | 9.8 M ps |
| Duration Product Used: | 1 Year |
| Strengths: | price |
| Weaknesses: | price |
| Bike Setup: | SC Heckler Man SX-E |
| Bottom Line: | If you want a cheap HS that will do a fine job, then this one is for you. If you want a great HS then spend more money. You get what you pay for when it comes to precision equipment. Not Bad, Not great feels like a toy - 3 hots |
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Submitted by
Ralston Boy
a Racer
from Michigan
Date Reviewed: 5/8/1999 |
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| FavoriteTrail: | State Hospital |
| Duration Product Used: | 1 Year |
| Strengths: | Cheap |
| Weaknesses: | Cheap, same problem as other people. Bottom outer seals have a big gap between them allowing dirt and water to get inside. |
| Similar Products Tried: | older model |
| Bike Setup: | Klein Attitude Race |
| Bottom Line: | If you're looking for the cheapest around get it. But if you want something that will last more than a couple of rides and not give you any problems get something else ( CHRIS KING !) |
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Submitted by
Jim
a cross-country rider
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: 3/10/1999 |
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| Bottom Line: | This is a really good headset, especially considering how inexpensive it is. At first I was suspicious of the rubberlike upper cap and resin compression cap because my previous headset had all metal parts. But after using this headset I am suspicious no longer. Its smooth and light. I haven't had it long enough to judge how well it keeps out muck and keeps the good grease in but its seems to be sealed well enough to perform to the standards of a rider who likes riding alot but doesn't race for a cash purse. Maybe someday though... |
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Submitted by
Kyle
a weekend warrior
from Burlinton ontario canada
Date Reviewed: 7/27/1998 |
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| Bottom Line: | As far as I can tell this headset is great. I have very crappy shocks and this head set has managed to endure all the crashes and bottoming out that I have managed to do. Not to mention a demonic head on collision with a ashphault pathway.Apparently this is also a good head set for fork compatability! |
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Submitted by
jon
a racer
from nc
Date Reviewed: 7/20/1998 |
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| Bottom Line: |
this a very nice headset not to expensive and much better than a lowsy chris king! i now that is mor secure than other headsets. i dont just like this aheadset all of them are good. aheadsets totaly rule to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!|\ wow ha ha ah we are ha i hate this 50 words or more rule |
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Submitted by
kevan
a cross-country rider
from LA
Date Reviewed: 5/21/1998 |
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| Bottom Line: | Bottom bearings were never very well sealed with big gap, let in grit, had to clean every few rides, esp. on wet, sandy soil. Creaked, and could never get tight. Top rubber seal cracked, then failed at 6 months. Bottom retainer bearing ring failed at 6 months, replaced with loose balls. An OK headset for the casual rider but just doesn't hold up, going with Chris King TODAY! Would have been a two star but can't believe only other reviewer gave it a 5 star! |
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Submitted by
Viegme Vernahort
a racer
from Haiti
Date Reviewed: 12/6/1997 |
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| Bottom Line: | I had a Chris King headset and found it to be weak and unstable, so I switched to SAS it is AWESOME! It is the best headset I have ever rode. In my country we praise this headset like the goats head on a friday night worship. |
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