> Are sealed bearings the way to go? The one called Tange Levin at VO
> looks pretty dope, from a retro standpoint. But it makes no mention of
> the bearings, unlike the one named Falcon.
For years I've used the Tange headsets. There are two versions of
their 1" threaded headset, one cheap ("Passage", with steel cups, 12
bucks retail), the other a little less cheap ("Levin", with alloy
cups, 22 bucks retail). I've used the "Passage" for years on my
Rivendell with totally fine results. When I overhauled the bike stem
to stern last year I finally changed to a Ritchey headest -- simply
because it was what I had in my stash. (If I'd had to go shopping I
would've been fine with the Passage again.)
I have yet to own a bike with a sealed-bearing headset. Although I
ride a Rivendell I simply cannot justify the cost of a CK headset
(even with my shop discount) for my particular riding needs. But I
hear they're quite lovely.
We recently brought in the VO headsets with standard (raced ball)
bearings and response has been okay, though not spetacular. I think
they're right in line with the Levin and folks simply go with what
they know. I'm waiting to see the sealed-bearing version.
Beth
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