[blacky]

i 've been using the fsa pig dh pro sealed bearing headset happily. cheap and indestructible.

but i need a reducer headset for my new ride from 1.5 to 1 1/8, and sadly fsa doesn't make this (or i have not found it) in a sealed bearing unit which is a must here.

any recommendations please for a cheap and durable replacement?

i'd like a zero stack height.

 

[EVRAC]

FSA does make a nice zero-stack conversion headset.

Orbit Z 1.5R

http://www.fullspeedahead.com/fly.aspx?taxid=138&layout=product

I know about 8 people that have had it, myself included, and it's quite good.

The only trick is the o-ring seal. The best way to install it is to put the o-rings around your head-tube, get the headset all done up tight, and then the last step is to snap them into place. If you do it right it's actually quite a good seal.

Angular contact bearings and a good price as well.

 

[buildyourown]

e13 cups then run any decent integrated headset from Cane Creek or FSA. Cheap, reliable, and low.

 

[Raingauge]

I have used the same Cane Creek doubleXC Flush on two bikes with no problems at all.

http://www.canecreek.com/component-headsets?browse=name&name=XX&product=XXcFlushII

 

[uzziman]

i second the Orbit Z 1.5R. its been rock solid and smooth for me.

 

[AzN_devil]

i am using a cane creek double xc flush myself..still working fine after a year and a half..on two bikes..i used the bearings for a few months with a -1.5 degree headset as well

 

[rigidhack]

CC XX. I've used the 1.5, the reducer, and the tapered versions. Nice headset. The first one lasted 3 seasons of ridiculous abuse (hack rider, huck oriented, North Shore mountains, Whistler) before the bearings started getting creaky. No problems with the others at all (granted, they are newer).