Thanks for your comments people.
I guess the threads are std MTB then, which is handy. I will check out what Wellgo have to offer thank you!
@andyasredmini – Thanks for the heads up. I have just done this to my main MTB and found the lack of ‘waterproofing’ grease a bit alarming. I should be ashamed that I haven’t stripped the headset down since I bought the bike in the spring I guess.
I will check the boys as well and make sure its UK mud worthy.
The bikes are extremely good quality but who knows if yours got the same amount of waterproofing grease applied as the last or indeed next bike in the assembly line.
A friend of mine bought an Orange Crush a few years ago and the headset seized solid within a fortnight, on a ride around Gisburne Forest. We live in Alton Hampshire so not an insignificant pain in the arse. The headset was bone dry from install.
The bike shop where he bought effectively said tough ****, get on with it. I used to use the shop and recommend it a lot. Needless to say, I’ve not been in since.
@perchypanther – words to live by indeed 😀