Which headset for the '95 Merlin Mountain ?

[Archangel]

Allright guys, I'm thinking about the possible headset options for the '95 Merlin.
King would be a natural choice and the Ti version would be the ultimate coolness. But it costs 2x that of the normal one. XTR would be nice retro component and I've heard good things about Campa's Record threadless headset too.

What would you suggest ?

 

[sunchaser]

'KING' no thread...... in rasta flava

 

[retrobikeguy]

King, no need for titanium really - spend the difference elsewhere

 

[Corduroyboy]

King, no need for titanium really

No need, but then who needs a Merlin in the first place?

As a side issue, what year did the word 'King' first appear on the cups of the headsets?

 

[Carsten]

black no-logo King... but the mid 90 version with the narrower cups, not the earlier one with the flat and wide cups. until you found one that i did not snatch up use the XTR it really depends if you want to build it as a rider or as a show piece.

Carsten

 

[kanerdog1x1]

ditto, black logo free.

 

[Corduroyboy]

So when did the 'King' logo first appear?

Anyone out there?

Echo.........

 

[Shamus]

I would go for titan King....

 

[jez-4-bikes-max]

Is it 1"? If it isnt how about:


My Clark Kent NOS silver threaded headset?