WOOdman Components sent us their Axis SL COMP headset. This is a lightweight headset made out of a CNC-machined 6061 T6 aluminum.Â
The Axis SL COMP is one of WOOdman’s more popular lightweight and light priced headsets. It has WOOdman’s proprietary C45/45 full ball cartridge bearings.
Description:
Size:         1 1/8â€
Weight:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 117 grams
Materials:Â Â Â Â Â CNC-machined 6061 T6 aluminum
Colors: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Black, Blue, Gold, Red and PewterIncludes Capsule Comp
Additional features for the Axis headsets:
– Top Cup with Seal for better fitting
– WOOdman’s proprietary full ball cartridge bearing. No retainer for better contact between balls
– Fork Crown with Seal (Axis IC/ICR) for better maintenance of the headset
– Angled Bearing + Angled Cup for better contact and easier installation
Claimed weight is 117 grams, however on my scale at home it weighed in at 107.5 grams (even better).
I visited the WOOdman booth at Interbike. They certainly have a fine line of components. I’ll be installing this onto my Rigid Single Speed project (details to come). For more information visit their site at www.woodmancomponents.com.
