To get a head or not?

To get a head or not? That is the question.

After just short of 6 months time since buying the bike, the head set has been making some quite serious 'clicking-I'm-not-okay' type noises whilst out on the trails, and after help with the service guys, the forks had been sent off for elimination from our enquiries.

Forks confirmed to be okay (Mojo did some extensive fork testing), so the only thing left is the head set. I wouldn't expect this to fail after such a short time, or normal off-road trail centre type riding. So, here's the dilemma, should I opt to upgrade the head set now to something like a Hope or Chris King set (retailing about £85 to £95) or just get the same head set replaced under warranty.

Something as good as the Hope or Chris King sets will definitely last forever (stainless steel races), and easily for the length of time I expect to keep the bike, but could it be a waste of cash and that I just got one-off rogue standard head set? Cane Creek is the head set in already and normally they hold up well. For example, Andy's is not showing any signs of wear and they're identical bikes with same miles on the clock...

We'll wait for the standard replacement to be fitted under warranty and returned this weekend, I'll make a decision from there. The Hope and CK stuff does look bling though...!

(BTW - New video on Vimeo of Whinlatter & Grizedale)