00:00Okay, so I went down a rabbit hole looking for the best budget upgrades for your bike,
00:04and I found some absolute gems, we're talking top 5 bicycle headset top caps and saddles that
00:09prove you don't need to spend a fortune to get quality parts. First up, the Viron Bicycle Bull
00:14Group Headset. This thing is a sealed aluminum alloy unit with a 41.8x52mm bearing size,
00:22built for mountain bikes that take a beating. At just $10.89 and nearly 5,000 sold with a 4
00:28.9 rating,
00:29it's a no-brainer if you want a durable, smooth-spinning headset without breaking the bank.
00:34Next, the aluminum alloy 34mm cartridge external bearing headset. This one's aimed at fixed gear
00:41and single-speed riders, and that external cartridge bearing design makes servicing way easier down the
00:46road. It's only $10.46, has almost 4,900 sales, and holds a 4.9 rating, solid choice if you
00:55want
00:55reliability and easy maintenance. Now if you just need a fresh top cap and nothing else,
01:00check out the Hassan's MTB Power Cap Stem Cap. It's an aluminum alloy top cover that fits both
01:06mountain and road bikes, and honestly, at $2.91 it's almost an impulse buy. Over 4,200 people have
01:14grabbed one with a 4.9 rating, so it's clearly doing something right. For the weight weenies out
01:20there, the ultralight full carbon fiber stem cover is where it's at. It's compatible with
01:251 1⁄8-inch fork steerers on both road and MTB setups, and carbon fiber means it's light and stiff.
01:32Priced at $4.30 with a 4.8 rating and over 4,100 sold, it's a clean,
01:38premium-looking upgrade for not much cash. And finally, the Shruex Stem Cover,
01:43this thing weighs just 5.2 grams. It's an aluminum alloy top cap with a screw included,
01:49fits 28.6-millimeter front fork head tubes, and it's got a perfect 5-star rating from over 4,000
01:54buyers. At $4.79, it's the lightest, highest-rated option on this list, and if you care about shaving
02:02grams, this is the one. Alright, that's my top 5, links to every single one are down in the description
02:08so you can grab them before prices change. If this helped you out, hit that like button
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