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  • Yawn …. Inexpensive reasonably decent headset suggestions …..
  • letmetalktomark
    Full Member

    As above.

    Build a cheap hack that I probably won’t end up keeping 😳 so am after an inexpensive headset to use.

    Bog standard 1 1/8”

    Any suggestions.

    Bonus points* for suggestions under £20 that will last more than two rides.

    Anyone that suggests the Onza range has points* removed.

    Cheers,

    MArk

    * Points mean prizes**

    ** There are no prizes.

    peterfile
    Free Member

    Cane Creek S2/S3 have always been OK for me.

    I’ve generally bought hope in the past, but currently taking the forks on and off whenever bike goes into boot, so wanted something less pretty. Performed well so far, despite being exposed to all the crap in my boot every day.

    jamj1974
    Full Member

    FSA Orbits have always proven long lasting for me.

    letmetalktomark
    Full Member

    Thanks guys will get googling.

    My default Hope option isn’t really on the cards due to cost 🙁

    woody2000
    Full Member

    FSA Orbit XLII is the default answer I think

    £20 at on-one, sure they can be had for less:

    http://on-one.co.uk/i/q/HSFSOXL2/fsa_orbit_xl_2_headset

    kcal
    Full Member

    FSA – no problems; if going budget could always do cheap M:Part Madison headset, have been acceptable for me too. S/H Hope?

    grum
    Free Member

    What woody2000 said.

    I’ve not managed to find spare bearings for them at a decent price which is a bit annoying but it’s cheap to buy another headset.

    chakaping
    Free Member

    This mofo…
    Orbit MX from On One

    Northwind
    Full Member

    Cane Creek S8 is fundamentally the same as Hope, feels and looks cheaper but works exactly the same. A little over your £20 but not far.

    jairaj
    Full Member

    +1 for the FSA Orbit MX.

    Had one on the old bike which was still going strong after 2 years.

    Harry_the_Spider
    Full Member

    I’ve got Cane Creeks. When the bearings do eventually go they are cheap and easy to replace.

    bland
    Full Member

    AGAIN fsa FROM ON ONE

    mrmonkfinger
    Free Member

    For £20 I’d buy that FSA from on one.

    Or, M:Part Comp, similar price.

    IME, both are reasonable and inexpensive.

    binners
    Full Member

    Has anyone mentioned an FSA Orbit? I think On One sell them

    ratherbeintobago
    Full Member

    On a related note, anyone know what FSA headset for a 44mm HT and tapered steerer? FSA website as clear as mud.

    _tom_
    Free Member

    No problem with my Superstar one yet plus you can get it in loads of colours if you’re a tart like I am.

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