What are some good headset for DJ?

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What are some good headset for DJ?
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flag nomnom
Posted: Apr 15, 2010 at 10:33 Quote
hey, I need info for new headset becasue recently i took my FSA pig headset appart on my DJ and the bearings fell out the cartrage, the cartrage was bent i did now what to do but bend it back lmao, and ride it again but now it rides sketchy, soo now i wants some good headset that i can take a look at: light durable and possibly sealed bearings.
flag hampsteadbandit
Posted: Apr 15, 2010 at 11:51 Quote
FSA PIG PRO DH (a more expensive, sealed bearing version of the Pig headset you had)

literally bombproof, well sealed and good value

if you want something more bling I'd personally recommend the Race Face Diablous headset, but be prepared to catch the lower bearing's outer race when you remove your fork for maintenance, as it tends to drop out of the headset Wink
flag nomnom
Posted: Apr 15, 2010 at 16:53 Quote
I was looking for somthing lighter than the pig cause I got dj3 and they are weighing down the front end so I'm looking at a lighter headset, mayb a crankbrotherz, how are they?
flag ricar
Posted: Apr 15, 2010 at 19:15 Quote
Fire eye's are NOT good for DJs.... Cracked cup.... Light and DJ don't always go together, the weight on a strong head set is nothing worth worrying about in the grand scheme.
flag Nic688
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 at 2:01 Quote
chris king, they will never fail you and there bling
flag nomnom
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 at 9:56 Quote
ricar wrote:
Fire eye's are NOT good for DJs.... Cracked cup.... Light and DJ don't always go together, the weight on a strong head set is nothing worth worrying about in the grand scheme.
true, its saving a few grams but that few grams would take a pound of your bike lmao
flag nomnom
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 at 9:58 Quote
Nic688 wrote:
chris king, they will never fail you and there bling
i recently spoke to a trials rider about chris king and he said there not that well for dj because they crack and loosen easily because of the different impact from dj, its better for dh, but chris kings are very nice and strong,
flag singlespeedtoday
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 at 10:18 Quote
The last thing you want with a heavy fork is a lightweight headset, I'd go with the Pig DH Pro as Hampsteadbandit suggested.
flag recklessness
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 at 10:26 Quote
zofmg wrote:
Nic688 wrote:
chris king, they will never fail you and there bling
i recently spoke to a trials rider about chris king and he said there not that well for dj because they crack and loosen easily because of the different impact from dj, its better for dh, but chris kings are very nice and strong,
Chris Kings can be a good headset if you just replace the shitty compression ring that comes with it.
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Buuuuutttttt, as far as price and quality go, the others are correct that FSA Pig DH Pro would be your best bet.
flag hampsteadbandit
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 at 12:31 Quote
I was looking for somthing lighter than the pig cause I got dj3 and they are weighing down the front end so I'm looking at a lighter headset, mayb a crankbrotherz, how are they?

your fork is heavy, not the headset...a lighter headset won't make any real difference to weight, but will break!!

if you want a lighter front end, get a Rockshox Argyle 318 fork Wink



I would not use a King on any DJ bike or FR / DH bike

I had 2 Kings (bought them on their 'legendary' reputation) and broke both within 1 month - both had bearing failures, and distributor would not warranty them


King is GREAT for XC riders, but not for abusive riding

the lack of a separate compression ring and separate top-cap means it constantly works loose, creaks, and actually starts cutting a deep groove into your fork steerer tube - this is well documented on many bike forums Frown
flag Nic688
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 at 16:23 Quote
what do i replace the compression ring with.
flag nomnom
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 at 16:36 Quote
hampsteadbandit wrote:
I was looking for somthing lighter than the pig cause I got dj3 and they are weighing down the front end so I'm looking at a lighter headset, mayb a crankbrotherz, how are they?

your fork is heavy, not the headset...a lighter headset won't make any real difference to weight, but will break!!

if you want a lighter front end, get a Rockshox Argyle 318 fork Wink



I would not use a King on any DJ bike or FR / DH bike

I had 2 Kings (bought them on their 'legendary' reputation) and broke both within 1 month - both had bearing failures, and distributor would not warranty them


King is GREAT for XC riders, but not for abusive riding

the lack of a separate compression ring and separate top-cap means it constantly works loose, creaks, and actually starts cutting a deep groove into your fork steerer tube - this is well documented on many bike forums Frown
ya i was thinking of that cause my seals on the dj3 are already going, and they are a piece of shit, haha, what would be better|? pike, argyle, or a fox.
flag nomnom
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 at 16:38 Quote
recklessness wrote:
zofmg wrote:
Nic688 wrote:
chris king, they will never fail you and there bling
i recently spoke to a trials rider about chris king and he said there not that well for dj because they crack and loosen easily because of the different impact from dj, its better for dh, but chris kings are very nice and strong,
Chris Kings can be a good headset if you just replace the shitty compression ring that comes with it.
photo
Buuuuutttttt, as far as price and quality go, the others are correct that FSA Pig DH Pro would be your best bet.
what do you replace the compression ring with
flag Nic688
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 at 16:39 Quote
zofmg wrote:
hampsteadbandit wrote:
I was looking for somthing lighter than the pig cause I got dj3 and they are weighing down the front end so I'm looking at a lighter headset, mayb a crankbrotherz, how are they?

your fork is heavy, not the headset...a lighter headset won't make any real difference to weight, but will break!!

if you want a lighter front end, get a Rockshox Argyle 318 fork Wink



I would not use a King on any DJ bike or FR / DH bike

I had 2 Kings (bought them on their 'legendary' reputation) and broke both within 1 month - both had bearing failures, and distributor would not warranty them


King is GREAT for XC riders, but not for abusive riding

the lack of a separate compression ring and separate top-cap means it constantly works loose, creaks, and actually starts cutting a deep groove into your fork steerer tube - this is well documented on many bike forums Frown
ya i was thinking of that cause my seals on the dj3 are already going, and they are a piece of shit, haha, what would be better|? pike, argyle, or a fox.

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