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Corrosion inside Chris King alloy lower cup. Secondhand headset came with alloy corrosion inside the lower cup. Difficult to describe but raised in areas as well as pitted.
I’ve run some glass paper around to smooth off the high points, and I dont think a steerer column actually contacts these points.
Bit it’s a bit disconcerting.
Bearings need to be flushed and greased as I’m sure some powdery alloy has got inside.
Would it be inadvisable to use this. It’s potentially for a nice titanium frame and carbon fork so don’t want any mechanical issues (or expensive dental bills).
An option is a titanium King but that’s a) not pink and b) I’m not sure Ti > Ti is advisable.
Please help solve my indecisiveness…