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Are chris king components worth the cash?
03-22-05, 07:07 PM
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Are chris king components worth the cash?
Well for my new frame im going to need the classic style headset. Im looking around and i hear a lot about these chris kings, but they sure as hell are not cheap. None of their stuff is at that, just wondering. Do you think they are worth it? THeir components in general
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03-22-05, 07:13 PM
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It may just be me, but I think there are many other brands that will last just as long as a king will, a king will fail if it is abused just like a $20 headset and if taken care of well a $20 headset can last as long as a king. Me, I'm happy with my FSA Pig DH Pro.
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03-22-05, 07:20 PM
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I have Cane Creek S2s on both my mountain bikes and they are solid as rocks.
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03-22-05, 07:22 PM
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Im leaning toward a no they are not worth it myself. I mean some of their hubs are almost 400 dollars, my 240's of a set i got for 150 brand new. ANd are probably just as good
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03-22-05, 07:23 PM
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Even the cheap TOKEN BBs are pretty good.
But Kings are:
1. 100% rebuildable with commercially available bearings (many of the others need their won bearings)
2. very light
I bought a good second hand one, and it's great. But I doubt I would ever front the cash for a new one.
But Kings are:
1. 100% rebuildable with commercially available bearings (many of the others need their won bearings)
2. very light
I bought a good second hand one, and it's great. But I doubt I would ever front the cash for a new one.
03-22-05, 07:25 PM
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FSA's and cane creeks are rebuildable as well you just need to know how to.
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03-22-05, 07:26 PM
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I found Token BB's to be fairly expensive. Their distributor (hyperbolts.com i think) prices the ti versions around 100 dollars. I got the same one for 65 on ebay shipped though, its really light and has not let me down
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03-22-05, 07:26 PM
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I thought the cane creeks were rebuildable. I mean the s-2 uses cartridge bearings, theres no reason you cant replace those
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03-22-05, 07:29 PM
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If it is threadless and 1_1/8 get an FSA or Cane Creek, they will do just as much of a good job as a king will do.
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03-22-05, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by phantomcow2
I thought the cane creeks were rebuildable. I mean the s-2 uses cartridge bearings, theres no reason you cant replace those
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03-22-05, 07:33 PM
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Thats what i thought. Because i know the guys at my LBS like the s-2, and they just go down to this place called Bearings inc which custom makes bearings and seals. They also stock just about every size O-ring and bearing out there. And its cheap
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03-22-05, 07:56 PM
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Chris King doesn't hold much value for me. To me they are bling 
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03-22-05, 07:58 PM
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I think im gonna get a ritchey WCS headset. MSRP seems to be close to the chris king, but i can get it for way less. Plus I am very fond of ritchey products.
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03-22-05, 08:09 PM
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Go for it.
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03-22-05, 08:11 PM
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Im very tempted. I just have to get the cash, gotta sell off my current frame before anything goes. CUrrently its on ebay for 44 bucks
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03-22-05, 08:16 PM
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They are bling but they are also very eco friendly. They recycle just about everything they use.That makes them worth it to some people.
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03-22-05, 08:31 PM
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Im very tempted. I just have to get the cash, gotta sell off my current frame before anything goes. CUrrently its on ebay for 44 bucks
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03-22-05, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
You'd be able to get a FSA for that.
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Well, I think they're worth it. I went through 2 Cane Creek headsets, one WTB, three Tioga's and a Ritchey before I bought a King.
It's been solid ever since and I haven't changed my riding style. In fact, it's gotten more aggressive and more abusive since I've gained some weight.
It's been solid ever since and I haven't changed my riding style. In fact, it's gotten more aggressive and more abusive since I've gained some weight.
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03-22-05, 10:25 PM
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Fool O' crap
I have a 98' Litespeed owl hollow HT. I have replaced every part x 3 - except for the headset. Also, a friend of mine races pro DH - his new M3 Intense has the same headset as his 98 Bontrager had during a big air comp he had that year.
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Chris King doesn't hold much value for me. To me they are bling ...
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So will my fsa and it cost 1/8th of the price.
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I doubt it. one of the higher end ones may but they are 60.00 so about 1/2 the price. I do think the CK stuff is too expensive. but no one can say they are junk. but there are very old Ck headsets that have been on several bikes and they keep on going. plus they have great resale value too.
03-22-05, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
So will my fsa and it cost 1/8th of the price.
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Originally Posted by steveknight
I doubt it. one of the higher end ones may but they are 60.00 so about 1/2 the price. I do think the CK stuff is too expensive. but no one can say they are junk. but there are very old Ck headsets that have been on several bikes and they keep on going. plus they have great resale value too.
