There was once a time when determining headset compatibility was a simple thing -- it was threaded or unthreaded; 1" or 1-1/8". With the advent of integrated headsets and proprietary cup designs and the like we're all facing one big problem: There is NO standard when it comes to bearing, race, or... read more

The top of FSA's XC offerings. Aluminum cups, stainless steel bearings, and a stainless steel crown race. A stainless crown race is a boon for durability, as the harder metal is more difficult to wreck with grit or poor adjustment.

The FSA Orbit Xtreme Pro Headset is FSA's top shelf 1.5 offering. Forged and CNC'd aluminum cups, with stainless steel crown race and industrial-grade cartridge bearings. While we haven't pulled this headset apart yet to weigh each component on our digital gram scale, considering this... read more