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F&B thanks for the input, I've been out again today trying to find the sweet spot with the headset. With the right amount of load on the bearings, there isn't any "self-centering" coming out of a bend - almost feels like I have to counter steer to get te bike to stand up. A touch un-nerving. Just ordered another headset (a little flambuoyant, but got a tax rebate!) to see if it fixes it - if it doesn't there will be 1" threadless in the classifieds and I'll have to get used to it.
I've given tape a crack on the top section, see if I unravel it on my first climb. I find rubber grips way more secure when gunning it (intervals/sprint).
I'm going to leave the gear for the moment, review it later on or when I need knee surgery, which ever happens first.
Tallboy: I've heard some folks get away with it + front brake, but I'll probs run just SS for racing.