[laxincubus311]

what headset do you guys all use

 

[Weaver]

only one company makes headsets...chris king... i dont know of any others...

 

[Jozz]

King regular or Steelset = $$$

or

FSA Pig DH Pro = $

 

[SilentJ]

FSA Pig = .5$

 

[punkassean]

FSA pig lower cup only = $.25


J/k I use king and I also have a race face real seal

 

[Honeywell]

FSA Pig - Cheap and strong.

 

[llkoolkeg]

Blackspire DH

 

[Spunger]

I have both King and FSA Pig DH Pro headsets. The PIG headset is fine I think. It's not all that cheap I think. Most places want about $50 for the sealed bearing unit and like $30 I think for the loose ball bearing one. I have no issues with the Pig DH pro headset.

Some of the new headsets that recess further in the headtube are the ones that you'll be looking for. King, FSA, and I believe Race Face all have deep insertation cup headsets. Steelset by King is probably the nicest one out. Do some searches though on the deep cup headsets. There are some pro's/con's to them. I know some board memebers have had problems removing the cups so it might be permenent.

Good luck! I don't think you can really go wrong, they are all very strong Headsets. Also think about using a Azonic Headlock or similar instead of the star flanged nut. It's easier to adjust and is just a little added security to know everything is "tight"

 

[Echo]

Everyone knows I'm a King headset whore

 

[Mallet]

Chris King of course.
Is there anything else???????

 

[Toshi]

king on my bikes as well.

 

[laxincubus311]

im just worried about ovalizing my headtube on my new chumba f4, i have a chris king nothreadset right now, and ill be running a shiver and im 220 pounds, that do you guys think

 

[Kornphlake]

what you need is a 1.5 headtube I've got a cane creek XXc, I hear that the FSA big fat pig's are nice too.

 

[AZRacerX]

Race Face Team SL on both DH and 4X bikes. Haven't had any problems with either.

 

[jimmydean]

After spending 3 hours trying to remove a lower (that was JUST the lower) cup on a King steelset, I will never use them. I guess if you NEVER intend on removing it, then the steelset is the headset for you.

 

[Jm_]

used a pig, using cane creeks right now (XXc and C2). I'll probably use cane creeks for a long time to come, when new sealed cart bearings cost 7 bucks each (I decided I was going to put some in now) and it runs for 4+ years on one set (i just feel it's time), it's hard to ever justify the cost of a CK. If you work out the price over 10 years, CKs still come out a lot more expensive. I've never really had problems with headsets wearing out, I think that when installing a $115 CK headset, extra care is done to get it in there just right with the proper tools and stuff, but bearings are bearings and if CKs were really hands-down better, they'd be making a lot more than headsets.

CK rear hubs on the other hand...big big big difference between say a shimano XT, 200 grams lighter, pawls and engagement, etc...

 

[Brian HCM#1]

CK, why play games.

 

[Curb Hucker]

Unless you are totally low on cash, i dont see any reason not to run a King, simply the best

 

[Horrendous Hack]

SteelSet.

King all round baby.

 

[BlackDiamond]

But in pewter

 

[Spunger]

 

[Spec8in561]

King - worth every penny...

 

[-BB-]

King

or

FSA Pig

 

[laxincubus311]

the nothereadset just doesnt seem like it would be strong enuff, i ride a shiver and im 220 pound and i dont wanna ovalize my headtube

 

[Spunger]

I have a shiver DC, Intense M1, and with gear I push the 240lbs barrier. I had no fear or anything using the PIG DH Pro. Not the cheasy loose ball bearing one. Get the sealed cartridge one.

I'd have gotten a king but when it comes down to it, the regular King's don't insert all that far (atleast I think?). I didn't want to drop $100 on a headset. IF I had to I would have but thank god I didn't.

Again though I just don't like the star nuts. I'd definately go with a headset lock of some sort. Just added security.

 

[laxincubus311]

spunger i agree, it just doesnt seem like they go in enough

 

[Curb Hucker]

Originally posted by laxincubus311
spunger i agree, it just doesnt seem like they go in enough

It went in far enough to hold in my WB2.0 on my Karp, in far enough for my RFX with a Shiver, Super T, and Z150. It doesnt matter if you dont think it looks like it goes in far enough or isnt strong enough. Its a proven fact that it is strong enough and goes in far enough. Im 210lbs btw. It will be the last headset you buy for the next 10 years or more. Worth every penny.

 

[mplutodh1]

Pig DH Pro, sealed, strong, pretty inexpensive. Pig DH on my trailbike, same thing but even less expensive w/o sealed bearings

 

[SpaZwEll]

King on all bikes. No worries. Adjust once and never touch!!!

 

[Ice Bullit]

I run the FSA on my Dirtbag and its been nice so far.

 

[Supa8]

Tank aheadset. super burly and low $

 

[bohica]

FSA pig dh pro. works just as well as a king but half the cost.

 

[laxincubus311]

have u guys seen the new RF diablous headset, its sick

 

[Jm_]

its too visually flexy.

 

[fonseca]

Originally posted by Jm_
its too visually flexy.

Awesome internet biking skillz!

 

[COmtbiker12]

2 $20 fsa pigs....never had to do anything to them. I'm sure the pro's even better....

and I'm 200, probably 215 fully equipped and ride a bighit comp w/03 monsta t

 

[ChrisRobin]

FSA Pig here...

Dirt cheap, they work well. If you're on a strict budget, get the regular Pig headset.

 

[RaID]

im on a budget
hence

FSA Pig DH Pro
cant say anything wrong about it yet

 

[Gallain]

King!!:love:

But I have one FSA Pig DH Pro also...

 

[dhtahoe]

Originally posted by Mallet
Chris King of course.
Is there anything else???????

Chris King all the way... I know they are expensive, but what is your frame worth.

The bitter taste of poor quality lasts longer than the sweet smell of a low price.