Jet 9 RDO- anyone using a King headset?

[Cato]

I'm about to pull the trigger on a '12 Jet 9 RDO, and am curious if there are any issues with using a Chris King Zero Stack headset? Also, I'll be using Shimano XT cranks, what's the best press-fit bottom bracket? Thanks!

[PlanB]

I'm about to pull the trigger on a '12 Jet 9 RDO, and am curious if there are any issues with using a Chris King Zero Stack headset? Also, I'll be using Shimano XT cranks, what's the best press-fit bottom bracket? Thanks!

I'm using the top half of a King headset in my 2012 Jet 9 RDO. It's a fine headset and I expect it to last about 25 years...

Using Shimano cranks on a PF30 frame requires some kind of adapter. I use a SRAM plastic press-in thing with a CK external BB. Works fine with my XX cranks and I'm sure it would be fine with Shimano. I'm planning on switching to XTR cranks shortly and recently picked up the new Praxis Pf30/BB30 to Shimano adapter. Have not used it yet but it looks like an excellent product. Really nice construction and smart design. To me, it definitely looks like the best solution. It is a complete BB assembly though so hopefully the bearings are good for the long haul.

[Cato]

Thanks PlanB- what are you using for the bottom of the headset?

[PlanB]

I have a Hope bottom half. This is only because the King headset I had was made for a straight steerer so the bottom would not work. I needed to buy a 1.5 bottom bearing/cup and the Hope was readily available and affordable.

King certainly makes a tapered Zero Stack that would work well. I just didn't have it.

[IP_Ale]

I have a 2012 Jet9RDO and am using a Chris King InSet 2 headset.

[azpoolguy]

I'm using the Wheels Manufacturing BB30 adapters for my XT cranks and a SRAM PF-BB30. I only have about 300 miles on it but it seems to be working well.

[Andrea138]

I've got the King headset. I normally stick to Cane Creek because they are a lot cheaper, high quality, and aren't stoned if you call customer service. However, I was being vain and really wanted one in gold.

[Jaybo]

I am using a King headset on my Jet 9 RDO and it works great. No problems!

[Ventana]

So Chris King inset 2 works w 12' Jet RDO? I picked one up on mtbr and it doesn't fit, so I think the seller lied abt which inset type it was, as he stated it was inset 2.
I don't know how to tell what inset 2 is supposed to look like

Thanks

[Cato]

Since first posting this, I found out that there are two head tube versions of the '12 Jet 9 RDO.

The v1.0 takes a zero stack headset, and will work with the King InSet 2 headset

The v1.1 takes an integrated headset like the Niner branded one that came with the original frame. Some people have said it's made by Cane Creek and others say FSA.

When I ordered it I didn't know this and got the v1.1 that only takes the integrated head set. I ordered the King headset at the same time, and when both came in we found out it didn't work with the integrated tube. The dealer didn't know this either, which IMO they should have. Once they figured it out Niner said they'd swap it out for a v1.0, of which I'm still waiting for.

Here's a link to the Niner Encyclopedia with the details, see page 29:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/NinerDocs/N...RS_UNIVERS.pdf

Also see pg. 37 for diagrams of the two headset types.

Here's a pic of the Niner headset that it came with, below it the King zero stack 2.

[Jaybo]

I would find a dealer that sells Niner and let them deal with all the technical gunk and just ride your bike but that is just me.

[Cato]

That's what I did, however the dealer didn't even know this stuff!!! Caveat emptor...do the research yourself cuz they don't always do or care to know.

[Ventana]

Thanks for the reply, that helps

[epiphreddy]

Any particular advantage to one over the other? I really like Chris King stuff and without knowing any better would assume that would be the better route to go. Thoughts?

[Ventana]

Having King stuff on your bike is already an advantage

[mjduct]

chris king stuff makes women want you and fish fear you....