My old headset is knackered and I need a replacement. I want something high quality, durable, a bit pimpy, but dont want to pay a hundred quid for a Chris King.

FSA make an "Orbit Extreme" and an "Orbit Extreme Pro" - they both seem to have a 10yr warranty on bearings (which is nice).

Any experiences? Alternatives? Anyone got a Chris King? Worth twice as much as an Orbit Extreme?

Help?!

"I want something high quality, durable, a bit pimpy"

Don't get FSA then!!!!!!!! Hope or chris king

I did wonder if I would get a response like that - I've absolutely no doubt Chris King is the best but it's £100. And I do want one. I really do. But its £100. And thats a lot of cash for a headset. The top end FSA jobbies have the same bearing warranty as the King and are half the dosh.

Actually. Sod it - I'll get a Chris King

Thanks for setting me straight Dave

: )

Check out Aireal Industries ones at www.airealinduustries.com

They are super pimp, exceptionally high quality and the EV1 is only £45. I've got the EV9 with stainless steel bearings at £59 and it's absolutely superb. 2 yr warranty but it's serviceable and brilliantly sealed so i don't expect any problems.

Aireal stuff is top quality, no doubt about it.
I have one of their lifter stems and it's grrrrrrreat.

"but dont want to pay a hundred quid for a Chris King"

the FSA Orbit Extreme is a good value for money headset in my opinion. I have had one on my xc bike for the past few years and i haven't experiences any problems.

however, if u have the money go for chris king...