I like the headset to match the stem & h'bars. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eiron Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 2:40 PM To: Bicycle Lifestyle Subject: {BL} Re: What's the difference between headsets?
New info: I'm not going to spend $120 on a headset, considering the good luck I've had with run-of-the-mill sets. And to be honest, I'm probably not going to spring for a Campy or Ultegra model, either. I'm just not seeing the "value" for the higher price of either of those models. That brings me back down to $40-$50 sets. Grand Cru, Falcon, New A9, & Old A9. As much as I like the looks of both the Grand Cru & Falcon, I'm strongly leaning towards one of the A9s simply because I don't like Chris' ordering/shipping policies. The A9s currently available from UK are the new cartridge bearing style. The price is good, at roughly US$45 delivered (US$85 for two), & the appearance is "traditional" & silver. Ben's Cycle website says they're out of stock on the A9s. RH's A9s are roller bearing, $52 if I pick it up myself, but black instead of silver. I'm not sure I'd like a black headset. Mike said he felt like the A9s were slightly nicer than the Miche units at the same price. No hard data, just a feeling... He definitely didn't like the New A9's cartridge bearings as much as the old roller style bearings in his units. So, how do people feel about black headsets vs silver headsets? Do the silver ones make you go faster? :-D Greg --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Bicycle Lifestyle" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/bicyclelifestyle?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
