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go fsa and if you get it from here it's half the above price :)
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/HSFSOX-118-BLK-EXT/fsa_orbit_x_headset___1_1_8_inch___black___external -
^i want something round not angular . if i was going for that shape id get one of these......
http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/a538/headset-wcs-1-1-8.html?lg=en&cr=GBP&cn=gb&gclid=CMOLg5Do77QCFW_KtAodMVwAGgcheers !!!!
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go fsa and if you get it from here it's half the above price :)
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/HSFSOX-118-BLK-EXT/fsa_orbit_x_headset___1_1_8_inch___black___externalcheers matey !
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I use http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/HSFSOXL2/fsa_orbit_xl_2_headset and think it is fine.
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Orbit X all day long. Quality headset.
I can never understand why anyone would want anything other than Hope. They are brilliantly made, and the headdoctor is one of my all time favourate small parts. Simple, and functional.
http://www.bikeoutlet.co.uk/products/Hope_Headset_Black_1_1_8_2012-505-58.html
Absolutely nothing round about it though.
I've had good experiances with Aerozine stuff. ever tried the headset though.
The best budget option would be this Orbit MX.
http://www.rutlandcycling.com/37748/FSA-Orbit-MX-Sealed-Headset-1-1-8---Various-Colours-.html
Also not that round though.
If you really care about the profile (and why not). Then the Orbit X seems the easy chioce to me.
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+1 for hope.
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yeah those hope ones do look good. ive had a few problems with pitted and brinelled headsetsin the past. a DH headset would probably take more punishment than your typical road bike headset. cheers for the input.
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Surely if you're looking at spending £50 on a headset then a good used CK ain't too far away?
one of those nice black sotto voce ones would be lovely. can i send you my adress and when will it arrive please !!!!!
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yeah those hope ones do look good. ive had a few problems with pitted and brinelled headsetsin the past. a DH headset would probably take more punishment than your typical road bike headset. cheers for the input.
Wont happen with Hope. They have cartridge bearings, and anything that may wear can be bought separately. I have several. Its an automatic chioce for me. Hope stuff just works, and keeps on working, all while looking sexy.
Doesnt seem to suit your asthetic though. Which is fair enough.
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£82 delivered.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Chris-King-NoThreadset-Headset-1-1-8-/230853259933?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bfed329dMight skip through customs if the delivery note is in thai. Works for me usually.
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A Cane Creek 110 is a round option but I'm not sure if it would be appreciably cheaper than a Chris King. Still, it's something to look out for.
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A Cane Creek 110 is a round option but I'm not sure if it would be appreciably cheaper than a Chris King. Still, it's something to look out for.
Feck. I knew I'd missed one. Been bugging all morning.
Probably better than a CK. Without the hipster tax.
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A Cane Creek 110 is a round option but I'm not sure if it would be appreciably cheaper than a Chris King. Still, it's something to look out for.
ive had a look. they do some lovely ceramic stuff. nice gear.
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anyway, ordered an orbit mx and some merino (plus a kmc inox stainless chain... 8 quid!!!) from planet x. cheers guys.
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think i might be needing a black stem then...........???????
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http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/6102/FSA_Orbit_X_Headset
http://www.tokyofixedgear.com/products/106-Headsets---Threadless/4434-M-Part---Elite-HeadSet---Black/
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/46811/Token_TK116A_Pyro_Alloy_Threadless_Headset
id love a chris king. but. these look good, and wont bankrupt me. any help choosing would be hugely appreciated before my head explodes.
what id love is something similair in shape, good solid quality, mid priced but without the logos and brand names.
in black. otherwise id just get a campy 1 1/8.
just got one of these..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tange-Seiki-TECHNO-GLIDE-RDC-82-headset-1-1-8-Threadless-NEW-Black-/230910996323?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c35e2f63
after fiddling with it for a while, well it *feels *a bit cheap .
cheers !!!!!