Phil Wood Headset feedback

[jtbadge]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

sounds like you pulled the trigger, but for what it's worth, i had an opportunity to talk to a well respected framebuilder todayand handle some of the new white industries headsets, and they look good, from an aesthetic and engineering standpoint.

Hopefully they figured out their sizing tolerances. My bike had the headtube reamed with the Chris King tool and the WI headset is too small for a tight press fit.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by jtbadge

Hopefully they figured out their sizing tolerances. My bike had the headtube reamed with the Chris King tool and the WI headset is too small for a tight press fit.

from what i understand, yes, the very early V1 tolerance issues have been resolved.

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by jtbadge

Hopefully they figured out their sizing tolerances. My bike had the headtube reamed with the Chris King tool and the WI headset is too small for a tight press fit.

This is what I am worried about. I am a believer (from plenty of experiences) dont go messing with something that works.

Hopefully, this adventure will not be a boondoggle just to get a solid black headset with a red "P" on top.

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

from what i understand, yes, the very early V1 tolerance issues have been resolved.

I hear the same thing around town.

[donevwil]

IMO the PW headsets have the best aesthetic by far, subtle with no garish advertising. They just don't make the combo I need, yet.

Eager to hear your impressions.

[weiwentg]

Originally Posted by nmrt

But I just wonder how is the PW headset 267 g?!

If you look at the specs page, the version with steel cups is the one that weighs 267g. Everyone else's cups are aluminum, so that would explain things IMO. They also sell a version with aluminum cups that's a claimed 144g. I think that's still heavier than others, but perhaps that's in the bearings - maybe better sealed, maybe more grease, all speculation on my part.

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by weiwentg

If you look at the specs page, the version with steel cups is the one that weighs 267g. Everyone else's cups are aluminum, so that would explain things IMO. They also sell a version with aluminum cups that's a claimed 144g. I think that's still heavier than others, but perhaps that's in the bearings - maybe better sealed, maybe more grease, all speculation on my part.

The tapered PW HS for a 44mm HT claimed weight is 156g. That’s slightly lighter than the CK inset7 which is CK equivalent. That’s the one I am interested in.

[Lionel]

My CC110 experience was terrible as well. Never again. Also never had an issue with a CK headset. Where is this PW going the Mosaic ?

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by Lionel

My CC110 experience was terrible as well. Never again. Also never had an issue with a CK headset. Where is this PW going the Mosaic ?

No, I’m putting it on the 44.

[Lionel]

Originally Posted by joosttx

No, I’m putting it on the 44.

What is wrong with the CK that is in there now ?

[joosttx]

Nothing. Wanna buy a black inset7 for cheap? I want an all black headset

[Lionel]

Originally Posted by joosttx

Nothing. Wanna buy a black inset7 for cheap? I want an all black headset

I have no frame for that

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by Lionel

I have no frame for that

yet....

[joosttx]

Ill give a review in 10 years (I hope)

[joosttx]

Here are some close up of the headset. It is shaped differently than others. Its a like more squared for the bottom part than CK. Without getting into mm variances it is the same size as the CK inset 7. A nice touch on top is spacer that is contoured. the Quality is very nice as you would expect. It does seem more solid but that is probably the squared look. So far so good after about 100 miles.