Why are the bearings so expensive??
Which headset should i go for if i want cheap and easily available bearings.. I have Hope on my proper bikes but this is for the commuter mountain bike.
I wanted to change the bearings on one bike and it was £12.50 per bearing. I can get a new headset for £25!
I'm thinking Cane Creek S2/S3
FSA XL2 headsets are pretty durable, Merlin have them for £21.95, bearings are I think £8 each.
The XL2 on my 456 has been on various bikes over the last 4 years and I've only recently had to change the bearings and I think I only had to do the bottom ones.
Where can i get bearing at £8? Sounds promising.
I took a headser bearing to Spen bearings and they said they'd never seen owt like it.
CRC do spare bearings, [url] http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=2037 [/url]
I was a bit out top ones are £9.99
Personally, I'd much rather pay a bit more for a headset and not have to bother getting my hands dirty changing bearings. 🙄
Chris King, install it once (better for your frame than swapping headsets in and out!), clean/regrease it occasionally (all user serviceable), it will last forever, just add a little preload if it wears, and ALL spares are available if you ever need them (highly unlikely).
