They're cheap online. $120ish is a pretty common sight. They're awesome headsets, however I've heard the Sunline one's are just as good, if not better. And they're cheaper. They just don't come in all the sweet colors.
I have one on my rig. I had allot of problems with it at first...but then found out it was the star nut in my steering tube giving me all the headaches. I dont remember the last time I had to clean it or have it pressed in again. If you're willing to add a touch of bling and fair quality to your bike, I'de say it isnt exactly wasted money.
They only cost around $120 in the states, but I'd say no. WTB makes really good headsets that last just as long, for a fraction on the price (I got mine for $35, but I don't pay retail). Crank Bros. new headset might be worth waiting to get too.
I have to take this opportunity to bitch about Chris King. I will NEVER buy one of their products again.
I bought a gold nothreadset in late November, and was measuring it in comparison to my frame, and noticed the frame was about .002 oversize on the top, but the bottom was a perfect press fit. SO since Kings website states "oversize cups available" I felt fine about this, and went to the LBS to have them get one in in gold, as CK does not deal with end-users directly. So first it was, "Yes, it'll be there in 2 weeks", after those 2 went by, it was "We pushed back production, not itll be 6 more weeks." Whatever, its snowy and I need brakes anyway, so I pressed in an aheadset top cup I had laying around just to hold the fork on correctly.
Now, those 8 weeks have passed, and guess what? ANOTHER call from CK saying " Oh, its gonna be another 8 weeks" because they pushed back production on gold ones again!(they made silver and black ones)
Is it just me, or is this ridiculous? It clearly states on their site, that the cups are AVAILABLE, not "made sometime next year, when we get around to it." I run a heat treating shop, and deal with GREAT machinists every day, if I wanted a custom made headset I WOULD HAVE HAD SOMEONE DO IT!
Thank you for reading my rant, and do pm me with advice.
I have to take this opportunity to bitch about Chris King. I will NEVER buy one of their products again.
I bought a gold nothreadset in late November, and was measuring it in comparison to my frame, and noticed the frame was about .002 oversize on the top, but the bottom was a perfect press fit. SO since Kings website states "oversize cups available" I felt fine about this, and went to the LBS to have them get one in in gold, as CK does not deal with end-users directly. So first it was, "Yes, it'll be there in 2 weeks", after those 2 went by, it was "We pushed back production, not itll be 6 more weeks." Whatever, its snowy and I need brakes anyway, so I pressed in an aheadset top cup I had laying around just to hold the fork on correctly.
Now, those 8 weeks have passed, and guess what? ANOTHER call from CK saying " Oh, its gonna be another 8 weeks" because they pushed back production on gold ones again!(they made silver and black ones)
Is it just me, or is this ridiculous? It clearly states on their site, that the cups are AVAILABLE, not "made sometime next year, when we get around to it." I run a heat treating shop, and deal with GREAT machinists every day, if I wanted a custom made headset I WOULD HAVE HAD SOMEONE DO IT!
Thank you for reading my rant, and do pm me with advice.
the products are dyrable as hell but the service can suck [/endthread]
hm, just gonna through this out their, my friend had a chris king and it busted(intense m3 is his bike) then i saw another dude with the same bike as him an it was also creaky and loose. i run an fsa pig pro dh. they are a tad heavier but they get the job done. they are extremly strong and you can get one off ebay for around 30$$
hm, just gonna through this out their, my friend had a chris king and it busted(intense m3 is his bike) then i saw another dude with the same bike as him an it was also creaky and loose. i run an fsa pig pro dh. they are a tad heavier but they get the job done. they are extremly strong and you can get one off ebay for around 30$$
I ran the pig dh for a year and have absolutely no complaints. Its still buttery smooth, and silent.
hm, just gonna through this out their, my friend had a chris king and it busted(intense m3 is his bike) then i saw another dude with the same bike as him an it was also creaky and loose. i run an fsa pig pro dh. they are a tad heavier but they get the job done. they are extremly strong and you can get one off ebay for around 30$$
I ran the pig dh for a year and have absolutely no complaints. Its still buttery smooth, and silent.
hm, just gonna through this out their, my friend had a chris king and it busted(intense m3 is his bike) then i saw another dude with the same bike as him an it was also creaky and loose. i run an fsa pig pro dh. they are a tad heavier but they get the job done. they are extremly strong and you can get one off ebay for around 30$$
I ran the pig dh for a year and have absolutely no complaints. Its still buttery smooth, and silent.
I ride one on my dj bike
I've ridden a pig on three bikes, and yet to complain about them.