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#27 ·
Josh Patterson said:
This is a product that would have been better received 20 years ago when headsets were external and King was the "I've made it" cycling status symbol.
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well, back in the Norba racing days, Chris King Headsets were install once, never touch it
again until the rest of the bike wears out and falls apart around the headset. Then install same
headset into new bike...repeat.

legendary headsets

this seatpost clamp looks a bit like the old-skool CK, so imma gettin one
 
#31 ·
127.0.0.1 said:
well, back in the Norba racing days, Chris King Headsets were install once, never touch it
again until the rest of the bike wears out and falls apart around the headset. Then install same
headset into new bike...repeat.

legendary headsets

this seatpost clamp looks a bit like the old-skool CK, so imma gettin one
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Well, just after the Norba days, Chris King hadnt updated their headset to use a compression ring like every other headset was, instead relying on an o-ring. This constantly loosened on bikes with more than 2” of fork travel and badly scored the head tubes. When users brought it up with CK, they simply (and ridiculously) blamed the installation…with an inferior system that was never going to work in the long run.

And when the aheadset patent expired, they quicky implemented it and charged current owners as an “upgrade”, nevermind it was done to fix the flaw…
 
#32 ·
I only remember the ones that didn't fail.. none failed around me
...many had them and we rode hard wet and gritty
 
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127.0.0.1 said:
I only remember the ones that didn't fail.. none failed around me
...many had them and we rode hard wet and gritty
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Once people were using more than 2.5" travel Judy XC forks, the flawed design quickly reared it's head and CK refused to fix it, instead, blaming the users and installers. It was simply because they didn't want to pay for the aheadset/dia-comp split ring patent. Every other headset company at the time was doing it, because it was the right way to do it.
 
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Well might as well as order matching wheels to go with my seat clamp...
 
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MTBR_NEWS said:
Chris King has long been a standard-bearer in the world of premium cycling components, known for its attention to detail and US-craftsmanship. From headsets to hubs, its parts are revered not just for their performance, but also for their durability and signature anodized colorways. Now, the Portland-based manufacturer is adding another component to its lineup to bring color coordination to the next level, enter the King Seatpost Collar. Inspired by the design cues of the brand's iconic headset bearing cap and cup, this seatpost collar adds a distinctive finishing touch to any bike. Made from machined aluminum, it features the King wordmark and a playful bee etched on the barrel nut, a nod to the company's detail-oriented philosophy. The collar is designed to allow for easy adjustment, ensuring optimal thread alignment and clamping force. Priced starting at $48, the King Seatpost Collar offers a pop of color to complement Chris King’s other components. It allows riders to balance their build between headset, hubs, and bottom bracket, if you're really into matchy-matchy. Visit King Seatpost Collar to learn more.
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15 yrnin the making yet will struggle today to find a bike it'll fit!
 
#39 ·
Bikedog22 said:
Or a bunch of malt liquor tall cans when you feel ghetto.
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Crap, you caught me. I don’t like beer or wine, but love a Mikes Harder Lemonade after a long ride in the mountains. I guess more trailer trash than ghetto though.

If spending a fair amount on a clamp, give me Thomson or Wolf Tooth. Nearly half the price, just as good, made in the US. King hubs are worth it is you live in a rain forest and need their elaborate seals, otherwise in my experience it is just overpriced jewelry.
 
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