[Yak] Pre-purchase questions 2

[Robert Tilley]

On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 10:57 PM, Patrick Jackman <pjackman at wimsey.com> wrote:
> We've selected SRAM 9 x 3 for our 2 Crusoes. Going through the BF parts
> store I'm discovering that some of the drivetrain and bearing components on
> our specifications are the cheapest available: $20 cassette, $6 chain, $25
> headset.
>
> Have folks found these inexpensive items to be satisfactory?


I would definitely upgrade the headset to a Chris King.  I have two
Fridays with Kings that never need adjustment & a third Friday without
a King that seems to go out of adjustment on a regular basis.

I just picked up a Tikit & I think the upgrade price for the King
headset was about $130.  Definitely not cheap & I really didn't want
to spend the extra $$ but it is worth it so I did.

Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA