Alternative Headsets

[Spark]

Stock bearings bad, beefy tapperd bearings good.

[Spark]

When I bought my bike brand new the fork bearings was first to fail, would pop when I turn sharply and later when I had it on a stand I could wiggle the forks back and forth. That's when I replaced them and they seem to be the way to go.

[JeepinDoug]

Spark, IIRC, your bike is older and prolly had the caged bearing style system. Were you able to source the newer tapered bearings as well as the aluminum cups they assemble with?

[Spark]

Yes my bike had the dinky cage bearings that wore out quick. I order the tapered bearings from Luna back when they were in stock and it came with everything to replace the old ones.

[Spark]

Hades Omega has a you tube video installing the tapperd bearings from Luna and he shows you everything you get in the package. Hope that helps you.

[Spark]

Sorry J D. I know that info was useless and didn't help you at all.

[Robert07]

You should consider between the threaded and threadless headsets, threadless headsets are considered better by pro-MTB riders. However, for those looking for better handling adjustments and classic-looking appeal bikes, you should choose threaded headsets.