[RBW] Threaded Headset Recommendation
I was in the same situation as the OP with my proto Rom in that the trusty 105 began to notch after X years. I've used CK and VO headsets on other builds, but I gave the IRD needle bearing one from Riv a try. It installed very nicely and once I cleaned the protective grease off and relubed the bearings, the handling improved markedly. I've never experienced shimmy on any of my bikes, front loaded 650'ers and featherweight racers, so I can't comment on the impact of the needle bearings, but the IRD works a treat. PS: you might need an extra spacer switching from 105 to the IRD given the slight difference in stack height. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Threaded Headset Recommendation
yeah...I was looking and on one site the 2-nut which I have on both Rivs and my X0-1 was $145.00. $US. Ouch. Even still, CK has been the most trouble-free headset in my experience. I had the Tange Roller Ball on my A/R , but I had my local mechanic put in a Chris King. I kept the Roller ball and we used it for the X0-1 when the Tange Levin or Falcon (can't remember which) pitted. My dear partner who's a pretty decent mechanic had a heck of a time getting the Roller ball to get and keep an adjustment. Maybe it just wasn't working for us as I've heard or read from others besides Patrick and GP that it's a fine headset. So eventually the X0-1 got a CK too We have cannibalized parts from that Roller ball headset...maybe some bits are on my Peugeot. But CK are the headsets I would swear by and not at. Probably will want another one for the Riv mixte I'm contemplating. On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 12:48:05 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Didn't realize CKs have gone up in price as much as they have. I guess that's because I haven't had to buy one in 14 years :-) CC make good headsets, I have their A3 models on on my threadless bikes. On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9:50:41 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: While Chris King headsets cost more than most, they last and last. Therefore, their actual cost tends to be far less than headsets with lower prices. I am a big CK fan. Cane Creek 110 classic 1 is a very good alternative. As with CK, CC is also MUSA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Threaded Headset Recommendation
Didn't realize CKs have gone up in price as much as they have. I guess that's because I haven't had to buy one in 14 years :-) CC make good headsets, I have their A3 models on on my threadless bikes. On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9:50:41 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: While Chris King headsets cost more than most, they last and last. Therefore, their actual cost tends to be far less than headsets with lower prices. I am a big CK fan. Cane Creek 110 classic 1 is a very good alternative. As with CK, CC is also MUSA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Threaded Headset Recommendation
Dave makes a really good point. I think CKs are terrific,,,set and forget, but the nice IRD roller ball headset that Riv sells is probably about $50.00 cheaper http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hsrd.htm On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 10:55:29 AM UTC-5, Dave Hallerman wrote: Price does not equal value, and price does not equal cost. While Chris King headsets cost more than most, they last and last. Therefore, their actual cost tends to be far less than headsets with lower prices. For instance, I recently removed a threaded Chris King headset from a bike that has about 8000 miles on it, and I had installed that CK headset about 16 years ago (!!!) with no maintenance in that period. And the CK headset is still smooth and functional, ready to be installed again. That's real value, and that's actually a lower cost per mile. Dave, who removed this CK headset only because he's doing a total overhaul on this particular Ibis road bike On 5/26/15 11:44 AM, Darin G. wrote: I've managed to notch the Shimano 105 headset on my Rom. My shop says he can't find the cartridge bearings for this headset, so we switched the bottom cartridge to the top for now, but I'm researching a new one. This is the second headset I've had that was worn out by the 3500 mile mark, the other being the original Tange on my Hillborne, and I'm searching for a replacement that will last. I've considered the CK headsets in the past but they seem mighty expensive and while most reviews are positive there are some reviews suggesting they are not worth the money. Also considering the IRD needle roller bearing headset on the Riv site. Other ideas would be appreciated!. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Threaded Headset Recommendation
I've managed to notch the Shimano 105 headset on my Rom. My shop says he can't find the cartridge bearings for this headset, so we switched the bottom cartridge to the top for now, but I'm researching a new one. This is the second headset I've had that was worn out by the 3500 mile mark, the other being the original Tange on my Hillborne, and I'm searching for a replacement that will last. I've considered the CK headsets in the past but they seem mighty expensive and while most reviews are positive there are some reviews suggesting they are not worth the money. Also considering the IRD needle roller bearing headset on the Riv site. Other ideas would be appreciated!. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Threaded Headset Recommendation
Price does not equal value, and price does not equal cost. While Chris King headsets cost more than most, they last and last. Therefore, their actual cost tends to be far less than headsets with lower prices. For instance, I recently removed a threaded Chris King headset from a bike that has about 8000 miles on it, and I had installed that CK headset about 16 years ago (!!!) with no maintenance in that period. And the CK headset is still smooth and functional, ready to be installed again. That's real value, and that's actually a lower cost per mile. Dave, who removed this CK headset only because he's doing a total overhaul on this particular Ibis road bike On 5/26/15 11:44 AM, Darin G. wrote: I've managed to notch the Shimano 105 headset on my Rom. My shop says he can't find the cartridge bearings for this headset, so we switched the bottom cartridge to the top for now, but I'm researching a new one. This is the second headset I've had that was worn out by the 3500 mile mark, the other being the original Tange on my Hillborne, and I'm searching for a replacement that will last. I've considered the CK headsets in the past but they seem mighty expensive and while most reviews are positive there are some reviews suggesting they are not worth the money. Also considering the IRD needle roller bearing headset on the Riv site. Other ideas would be appreciated!. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Threaded Headset Recommendation
I just adjusted the Tange Rollerball headset on my '99 Joe Starck; it hadn't been touched since 1999 and almost 12,500 miles, and probably didn't even need adjustment, only I was being picky. Even after messing with it it still seems fine. I didn't even bother to add grease. The Ultegra on the '03 Curt Goodrich is as new after almost 10K miles untouched. The only headset I've ever notched was a Dura Ace loose ball set on a mountain bike, which I overtightened. On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 9:55 AM, David Hallerman sunwarr...@verizon.net wrote: Price does not equal value, and price does not equal cost. While Chris King headsets cost more than most, they last and last. Therefore, their actual cost tends to be far less than headsets with lower prices. For instance, I recently removed a threaded Chris King headset from a bike that has about 8000 miles on it, and I had installed that CK headset about 16 years ago (!!!) with no maintenance in that period. And the CK headset is still smooth and functional, ready to be installed again. That's real value, and that's actually a lower cost per mile. Dave, who removed this CK headset only because he's doing a total overhaul on this particular Ibis road bike On 5/26/15 11:44 AM, Darin G. wrote: I've managed to notch the Shimano 105 headset on my Rom. My shop says he can't find the cartridge bearings for this headset, so we switched the bottom cartridge to the top for now, but I'm researching a new one. This is the second headset I've had that was worn out by the 3500 mile mark, the other being the original Tange on my Hillborne, and I'm searching for a replacement that will last. I've considered the CK headsets in the past but they seem mighty expensive and while most reviews are positive there are some reviews suggesting they are not worth the money. Also considering the IRD needle roller bearing headset on the Riv site. Other ideas would be appreciated!. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Threaded Headset Recommendation
While Chris King headsets cost more than most, they last and last. Therefore, their actual cost tends to be far less than headsets with lower prices. I am a big CK fan. Cane Creek 110 classic 1 is a very good alternative. As with CK, CC is also MUSA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
