The headset is one of the most important parts of a bike! But understanding which standard you need can be confusing... And why do they keep changing? In this video, we take a look at everything you need to know about headset standards: past, present and what's coming up in the future! ⏰ Time Stamps

00:33 Modern Headsets
01:12 Traditional Headsets
05:34 The A Headset
07:39 A Headset Development
09:15 Headset Standards Explained
10:52 Steerer Tube Development
13:16 Where Are We Today?
17:25 What's The Future Of Headset Standards?

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