[supros88]

Since Chris King only make 1/18 headsets i am confused about which is the best 1.5 headset, any oppions?

Also, who makes a 1.5 compatable stem that can take a 31.8 bar?



thanks for the info...............Ari

 

[HippieKai]

just buy an FSA headset...it's cheep and works fine i'v had one on my evil for quite some time and had no problems.

and FSA, Raceface, and....some other co that i can't think of right now all make realy nice 1.5 31.8 bar steam combos.

 

[Metal]

All of the stems that SIC makes can be had in a 1.5 version. Check them out at www.sicusa.com

 

[SpuTTer916]

I've had great luck with my Cane Creek Double X

 

[RD]

The SIC Body Slam LL stem will meet your needs. They are super nice. www.sicusa.com as someone above posted. I've been really satisfied with mine so far. I also have a Body Slam Classic.

 

[willyboy8576]

cane creak with raceface bar and stem

 

[BMXman]

FSA all the way......D

 

[Village Idiot]

For the Stem, I personally like the NYC Freeride but it would have cost me around $200 to get it over here. FSA headsets work well.

 

[supros88]

I don't think that Race Face make a 31.8 stem that is 1.5"/

Oh my god i think i just fell in love with the NYC Freeride, but what a price.

Anyone got a price on Cane Creek Double X?

 

[Echo]

I'm using a FSA headset and stem, no problems...

 

[ska todd]

My personal vote would be an FSA Orbit Xtreme Pro 1.5 w/ an SIC stem.

The Cane Creeks can sometimes have crown race slippage issues (I think this has been fixed now). I like the SIC b/c it has a lower stack height to avoid that ape-hanger feeling some 1.5 setups have.

-ska todd

 

[Bulldog]

Originally posted by supros88
I don't think that Race Face make a 31.8 stem that is 1.5"

You're right. Isn't that brilliant?!! Embrace the lower-volume standard (1.5) while fogetting about the higher-volume standard (31.8 bars). It's not like they don't make a 31.8 Diablous either. Wierd.

 

[Kornphlake]

Originally posted by Bulldog
You're right. Isn't that brilliant?!! Embrace the lower-volume standard (1.5) while fogetting about the higher-volume standard (31.8 bars). It's not like they don't make a 31.8 Diablous either. Wierd.

Well maybe I'm confused but I do see a 31.8 diabolous for a 1.125 steerer which would be the high volume standard since most people who are runnining a 31.8 standard bar are also using a DC fork, the vast majority of which do not have a 1.5 ST. Sure it'd be nice if they had both 31.8 and 1.5 in all possible combinations but when it comes down to it I don't really need a 31.8 x 1.5 stem, just a 13.8 x 1.125 as do most people who only want to upgrade their handlebar and not their fork, frame and headset.

 

[Bulldog]

Originally posted by Kornphlake
Well maybe I'm confused but I do see a 31.8 diabolous for a 1.125 steerer which would be the high volume standard since most people who are runnining a 31.8 standard bar are also using a DC fork, the vast majority of which do not have a 1.5 ST. Sure it'd be nice if they had both 31.8 and 1.5 in all possible combinations but when it comes down to it I don't really need a 31.8 x 1.5 stem, just a 13.8 x 1.125 as do most people who only want to upgrade their handlebar and not their fork, frame and headset.

Maybe I typed confusing, but I'm betting most people buying a 1.5 frame will be looking to buy 31.8 bars too. If so, RF doesn't offer a stem for them.

*edit* and I said they do make 31.8 ("not like they dont" = "they do"). Sorry for the confusing word use.

 

[Echo]

Originally posted by Bulldog
but I'm betting most people buying a 1.5 frame will be looking to buy 31.8 bars too. If so, RF doesn't offer a stem for them.

I talked to them about that at Interbike. They acted all like "ooh, good point" but we both knew they weren't gonna do crap about it.

 

[toughguymagee]

FSA

 

[Village Idiot]

X Lite also make quite a nice 1.5 stem.

 

[DßR]

I was never impressed with my Cane Creek XX - I'd definitely say go for the FSA; all their stuff I've ever tried has been awesome, including their headsets. Never tried their 1.5.

 

[supros88]

Whats the retail price on a sic body slam LL?

Do NYC Freeride make the Blox 1.5" with 31.8 bar clamping ability?

 

[Rabie]

Originally posted by supros88
Whats the retail price on a sic body slam LL?

$100usd.