Headset

[jimbut]

Upgrading steel frame racing bike very soon.
Even if I was not doing so, headset is a bit notchy currently. I believe I require a 1 inch headset. I will be using the upgrade to add carbon forks. Is there anything I should know about this process ? What sort of headset would be advisable ? I will be doing most of the work on the upgrade BUT I will be using a LBS to fit the headset. Would I much notice the quality diff from a Campag Chorus h/set ( at about £45 - £50 or so ) and the superstar Chris King ( at the £110 or so mark ) ??? Ta very much for any and all comments.

 

[Steve Austin]

Cheap and expensive feel very similar, just expensive feel like that for a lot longer.
Chris King can be had from apirevelotech for £65 btw

 

[fossyant]

If new fork, then I guess Aheadset then ? TBH I wouldn't bother upgrading a steel fork to carbon on a steely - you have the best of both worlds.....

 

[Tharg2007]

Cheap and expensive feel very similar, just expensive feel like that for a lot longer.
Chris King can be had from apirevelotech for £65 btw

do they have uk store? shipping and tax from us would make it expensive

 

[jimbut]

Ta for any and all comments. Bit about the forks worth thinking about. Maybe stick with my Reynolds 531 steel, buy Ultegra threaded headset ( to replace mine on its last legs ) and use the saved cash to splash out on the bestest, lightest new wheels I can afford.
Ta again fossyant for that wake-up call !