Shimano 105 Vs Stronglight A9

Posted on Sat 7th, February 2009

• #1

olmasters

Ok I need a new headset as my chorus is a bit past its best, anhow im stuck between the two headsets to replace it.. which is best??

Ollie
• #2

olmasters

Hey not to worry, have now gone for the stronglight
• #3

BigFatAl

Oh dear, just ordered a Bob Jackson frame - thought Stronlight A9, but they could only supply a 105!
• #4

rpm

stronglight headsets are shit.

105 ain't the best, but at least has reasonable bearings.

I have used both BTW and have the 105 on my track bike
• #5

edscoble

the 105 are decent headset, didn't like the plastic cup on the top, but nonetheless it's perfect for old frame.
• #6

hippy

105 are a tenner(ish) off ebay.. I'd not bother with Stronglight.
• #7

kx.001

chainreaction still says they have flood 'damaged' 105 for 10 notes too. free delivery and all that gubbins too...

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