Headset Bearings - Lightweight or Not?

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HillClimbTom
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by HillClimbTom

I know this is weightweenies but for headset bearings what is everyone using? I’m looking some for my everyday bike, obviously the lighter the better but this bike gets a lot of use so I want them to last. Can you get away with using lighter bearings or ceramic ones and still have them last? Cheers

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nickf
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by nickf

I have been using cane creek AER bearings for a little more than a year with no issues or noticeable wear. Much lighter than stock. One of my other bikes I'm using the Extralight UltraTop and UltraBotton. I was concerned about the upper radial micro bearing but has proved to be durable.

Hexsense
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by Hexsense

Had FSA's alloy bearings.
One of it self detonate after about half a year.
Since then, i stick with heavy duty bearings.

RocketRacing
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by RocketRacing

AER for me also. The bottom one is what sees the most hurt/hate. So even if you were a big moose, swapping the top to something light is pretty safe.

HillClimbTom
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by HillClimbTom

Will have a look at the AER ones. Had the stock ones in for two years now but something it starting to give a slight creek when out the saddle.

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