Difference between sealed/unsealed headsets?

[gsp1179]

I'm new to the whole upgrading thing so I'm not even very sure as to what these do.

Whats the difference between the two? What should I use with my new buff bars? etc

 

[Jake ODonnell]

I'm new to the whole upgrading thing so I'm not even very sure as to what these do.

Whats the difference between the two? What should I use with my new buff bars? etc

difference between sealed and unsealed: a sealed headset it much more smoother, and a unsealed headset is much more faster, but not as smooth.

 

[skavenger]

Sealed has a sealed cartridge bearing (not as fast but easier to keep clean and running), while unsealed has ball bearings in a cage that run straight onto the race (spins much faster butt harder to keep clean and the cages may crack and break eventually).

 

[redline582]

out of sealed and unsealed, which one would be better overall.

 

[huskylax29]

sealed soooooo much smoother and they last longer. and its not even that much slower once you where it in

 

[Mike Montgomery]

it just what you like more.
but i would go with sealed

 

[Madis]

Agreed with Justin.
The fact, that unsealed are faster, is useless. Who the hell will do 100 barspins within one air?

Sealed headsets ftw.

 

[metrocardscheme]

if unsealed breakes is like 2.50 dallors to fix it /1 euro

 

[Madis]

if unsealed breakes is like 2.50 dallors to fix it /1 euro

Why do you need a headset that can break?
Why not buy a sealed headset which won't break?

Sealed headsets:
- smoooooth
- no noise
- solid
- strong
- easy to install
- easy to maintain.

just skip a few visits to Burger King and you'll save enough money for a sealed headset.

 

[Steezeman]

Sealed is so much better, my main reason for liking them is because they're super quiet and the stupid bearings don't roll all over the place.

 

[AJ]

lol... i have had problems with unsealed headsets... but im like done with buying headsets and stuff... just gonna use the one i have now until something happens then prolly go back to stock

 

[nickpappapump]

were can you get the sealed headsets or do you mod bike headsets

 

[jorje]

u just get any 1 1/8 bike headsset

 

[coin]

if unsealed breakes is like 2.50 dallors to fix it /1 euro

Why do you need a headset that can break?
Why not buy a sealed headset which won't break?

Sealed headsets:
- smoooooth
- no noise
- solid
- strong
- easy to install
- easy to maintain.

just skip a few visits to Burger King and you'll save enough money for a sealed headset.

Burger King is called Hungry Jacks In Australia
but sealed is better and just ask your local BMX store to get one

 

[nickpappapump]

you need threadless forks rite

 

[huskylax29]

http://www.danscomp.com/products.php?cat=PARTS&show=Headsets