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The cartridge bearings, buddy, the bearings.

Originally Posted by smd4
I have what I thought was a 7700 headset, but I believe they actually just re-used the 7410 headset. Which makes sense with such a minimalist component. I think for the anniversary group, they only changed the printing on the outside to white. What seems chintzy?
Yes, Shimano repurposed the 7410 headset with a little shine and special decals.
I find the cartridge bearings a bit chintzy. It's difficult to locate an aftermarket sealed-bearing set that fits perfectly.
Without a perfect fit, the set can chafe around and make an annoying creak.
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