Headsets
High-quality replacement headset bearings are smooth like butter.
- Sealed cartridge bearing for long life
- Durable steel bearing housing
Why We Make This:
The simple answer is that many contemporary bicycle frame designs call for the headset bearings to ride inside the frame’s headtube. After decades of making press-in bearing headsets, we needed to make headsets that worked in these newer frames.
From the beginning we understood that integrated headsets posed a unique challenge in that the bearings are not pressed into a cup and sit loosely in the frame. When bearings are not pressed securely into a cup they shift and move, rapidly losing preload. As preload drops, the bearings are more susceptible to creaking, damage, and failure. That’s a problem we know how to solve.
Why You Want It:
Enter, our patented GripLock™ bearing cap. The GripLock™ preloads the headset independently of clamping onto the steerer, so it retains preload far better than the competition and is impervious to the ill effects of load spikes from large hits and heavy braking. This means smoother steering, no more creaking, and a longer lasting headset.
Our GripLock™ design also takes the guesswork out of preloading a headset, because the bearing preload force is independent of the clamping force. Our headsets can be preloaded to a torque spec.
Compatible with Open, 3T, All City, Low, Cinelli, Lynskey, and more.
- Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA
- King Lifetime Warranty
- Legendary made-in-house bearings
- Patented GripLock® retention design for dependable headset adjustment (US Patent 8662517)
- 42mm 45x45 upper bearing for 2.8-3.0mm bearing ream depth.
- 52mm 45x45 lower bearing
- Compatible with our included baseplate and 45 degree integrated crown races
There is more to our carbon headsets than their striking good looks. From top to bottom, Box One™ Carbon Headsets was designed to perform. Each unit features a custom CNC-machined aluminum compression cap in the shape of the Box logo with cut-outs to reduce weight. At the center of the compression cap is an anodized aluminum bolt that threads into a gold anodized aluminum expander plug. This expander eliminates the need for a star nut and works with all 1-1/8-inch steerer tubes—even carbon fiber steerer tubes.
The bearing cover is crafted from carbon fiber, which not only adds style but helps shave weight.
At the heart of the headset are two super-smooth, titanium-nitride coated, sealed, 45×45 bearings. The titanium coating results in a low friction coefficient, increased corrosion resistance, and smoother rolling bearings.
A split crown race makes installation and removal from forks super easy.
FEATURES
- Durable Titanium-Nitride Coated Sealed Bearings
- Lightweight Non-Structural Carbon Components
- Reusable Expander Wedge
SPECIFICATIONS
- Bearing Angle: 45° x 45°
- Compression Cap: CNC-Machined
- Bearing Cover: Carbon Fiber
- Expansion Plug: Aluminum
- Compression Cap: Aluminum
- Finish: TiN Bearings
- IS 42/28.6
- IS 42/28.6
- Weight 94 g / 3.3 oz
Works specifically with the Ritchey Switch Stem (part #RC1560-64) to route cables, wires, and hydraulic lines from the handlebar through to the bicycle frame.
Super-smooth steering, quality materials, cutting-edge design and serious durability are all hallmarks of Cane Creek's 40-Series headsets.
• Technical Description: ZS49/28.6/H8/K
• Top Type: ZS - ZeroStack
• Top Head Tube Inside Dia.: 49.61mm
• Stem Clamp Dia.: 28.6mm
• Top Stack Height: 8mm
• Top Bearing Type: Black Oxide, Sealed
• Material: 6061 aluminum
• Weight: 57g
The Ritchey EC44 Switch System is an innovative integrated system designed to easily conceal internally routed cables, wires, and hydraulic lines from the handlebar into bicycle frames with straight 44mm headtubes together with tapered 1-1/8" – 1.5" forks. The Switch System consists of three elements: Switch Stem, Switch Headset, and Switch Headset Spacers
A key component of the new Ritchey Switch System, Ritchey's newest headset upper is designed to specifically work with the Ritchey Switch Stem to route cables, wires and hydraulic lines from the handlebar through to the bicycle frame. Cables are routed from the handlebar into the headset conduit, which sits on the underside of the Switch Stem and then travel through an opening on the front of the Switch headset spacers before passing through two channels on the top of the headset and into the frame. This system allows headset bearings to perform without any interference from cables, wires, or lines passing through the headtube.
The 40-Series is the workhorse of Cane Creek's headset line-up. Representing the balance of performance, durability and value, the series incorporates all the features necessary for a robust, lightweight, long-lasting headset. Integrated bearings fit directly into compatible head tubes without the need of a bearing press.
- Sealed black oxide bearings
- Carbon-friendy compression ring captured in top cover, keeping shims in place
- Steel crown race with integrated seals
- Interlok spacer compatible
- Uses 36/45 degree crown race and compression ring
- Compatible with tapered 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" steerer tubes, or straight 1-1/8" steerers with a conversion crown race (sold separately)
• Aluminum
• Semi-sealed mechanism
• 1 1/8 inch
• S.H.I.S.: EC34/28.6, EC34/30
- Steel cups
- Steel retainer bearings
- Available in chrome or black
- Steerer Dia: 25.4mm
- Cup Dia: 30mm
Super-smooth steering, quality materials, cutting-edge design and serious durability are all hallmarks of Cane Creek's 40-Series headsets.
• Technical Description: IS41/28.6/H9/K
• Top Type: IS - Integrated
• Top Head Tube Inside Dia.: 41.1mm
• Stem Clamp Dia.: 28.6mm
• Top Stack Height: 9mm (Short), 15mm (Tall)
• Top Bearing Type: Black Oxide, Sealed
• Material: 6061 aluminum
• Weight: 37g
The Revolver headset features a high precision CNC 6061 Aluminum bearing cover with triple rubber seals for a perfect fit.
- Campy spec 45x45 sealed bearings
- 15mm dust cover stack height
- 2.7oz (76.54g)
- Materials: Aluminum Cover, Chromoly Crown Race
Why We Make This
Headtube and fork steerer standards have proliferated in recent years, but for a long, long time these variables were more fixed, so we made thousands upon thousands of NoThreadsets™ to serve bikes with unthreaded fork steerers. We made them in a variety of diameters, and everyone was happy in the land. We still make it, because it’s still a great headset for all those bikes that are still rolling through the world with a headset that will never die.
Why You Want It
For decades our NoThreadSet™ set the standard for quality headset function delivering precision performance to numerous world champions, grand tour winners, and aspiring riders around the world.
Every Chris King headset is built with our heat-treated bearings, and surgical-grade steel races machined simultaneously to ensure they are perfectly matched. As Chris King bearing tracks age and burnish, they actually get smoother, and all headsets are fully serviceable for years upon years of demanding riding.
- Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA
- King Lifetime Warranty
- Legendary made-in-house bearings
- Patented GripLock® retention design for dependable headset adjustment (US Patent 8662517) (1-1/8” only)
- Available in 8 beautifully anodized colors in both bold and sotto voce marking options
- Responsibly lightweight
- Options to fit 1” and 1-1/8” straight steerer tubes
The Inset headset offers Chris King's trademark quality and durability in a low-stack configuration sized for contemporary headtube dimensions. King's legendary made-in-house bearings still form the centerpiece of the Inset headsets, with precisely machined aluminum cups and headset caps available in all ten classic Chris King colors. The Inset 2 is compatible with tapered 1-1/8 - 1-1/2-inch forks and frames using a 44/56mm headtube.
- CrMo headset with oversized 3/16" lower ball bearings, 5/32" upper bearings and a nylon top cover
- Hammer: External Cup, traditional
- S.H.I.S.: EC34/28.6|EC34/30
- Stack: 12.8mm/11.9mm
- Color: Black
- Weight: 149g
Super-smooth steering, quality materials, cutting-edge design and serious durability are all hallmarks of Cane Creek's 40-Series headsets.
• Technical Description: ZS56/30/H4/K
• Bottom Type: ZS - ZeroStack
• Bottom Head Tube Inside Dia.: 55.95mm
• Crown Race Seat Dia.: 30.015mm
• Crown Race Type: Steel, Face-Sealed
• Bottom Stack Height: 4mm
• Bottom Bearing Type: Black Oxide, Sealed
• Material: 6061 aluminum
• Weight: 88g
The 40-Series is the workhorse of Cane Creek's headset line-up. Representing the balance of performance, durability, and value, the series incorporates all the features necessary for a robust, lightweight, long-lasting headset. Integrated bearings fit directly into compatible head tubes without the need of a bearing press.
- Sealed black oxide bearings
- Carbon-friendy compression ring captured in top cover, keeping shims in place
- Steel crown race with integrated seals
- Interlok spacer compatible
- Uses 36/45 degree crown race and compression ring
- Compatible with tapered 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" steerer tubes, or straight 1-1/8" steerers with a conversion crown race (sold separately)
- Fork crown race for genuine Ritchey headsets
- Alloy with 45-degree taper
Chris King led the threadless headset revolution with their NoThreadSet. This iconic, incredibly durable piece of equipment embodies the limitless potential found in simple, high-quality design. Equally appropriate on your road or mountain bike, the NoThreadSet has been ridden to World Cup titles on the trail and to victory at the Tour de France. Featuring precision-machined aluminum cups, King's own in-house stainless steel bearings, a stainless steel base plate, and all ten Chris King colors, each headset is a statement piece that will likely outlast your bike! This model fits bikes with a non-tapered 1-inch headtube and threadless steerer tube.
Replacement headset uppers from FSA
- Internal HS Upper Orbit-Z
- Steerer diameter: 1-1/8"
- ZS44/28.6 (36 x 45)
- 5.3/13.1mm
- Bearing Type: Cartridge
- Weight: 86 g
- Crown Race: 40
- S.H.I.S Lower: IS52
- S.H.I.S Upper: IS42
- S.H.I.S. Stem Clamp Diameter: 28.6 Threadless
Origin-8's SSR Threadless Headset is for 1 1/8-inch threadless forks. It features CNC machined 7075-aluminum cups and stainless-steel cartridge bearings for excellent performance and long life. It also comes in many colors to customize your ride.
- 93g including star nut and laser top cap
- Stack Height: 28.5mm
**Anodized colors will vary from batch to batch and may not match exactly
- S.H.I.S.: EC34/28.6|EC34/30
A new headset gives you a new lease on life. This is the upper part of an integrated headset for a 44mm headtube.
- Lower part of the headset sold separately
- 15.2mm/9.7mm CF IS-2-138
- 1-1/8" / 1-3/8", 36°/ 45° ACB
- For tapered 45mm / 52mm OD head tube
- For 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" tapered fork
- Carbon fiber top cover
- Angular Contact Bearing (black seal)
- Stack Height 16.1mm
- 65.4 grams
This is the Bottom External Cup for the Cane Creek 110 Series headset. Please contact us if you have any questions about which parts are correct for your headset.
Super-smooth steering, quality materials, cutting-edge design and serious durability are all hallmarks of Cane Creek's 110 headsets. And, the 110 comes with an amazing 110-year, no-questions-asked warranty!
- Technical Description: IS41/28.6/H9/x
- Top Type: IS - Integrated
- Top Head Tube Inside Dia.: 41.1mm
- Stem Clamp Dia.: 28.6mm
- Top Stack Height: 9mm (Short), 15mm (Tall)
- Top Bearing Type: Top-quality, sealed stainless steel bearings
- Material: 7075 aluminum
- Weight: 41.81g
Super-smooth steering, quality materials, cutting-edge design and serious durability are all hallmarks of Cane Creek's 110 headsets.
• Technical Description: IS52/30/H1
• Bottom Type: IS - Integrated
• Bottom Head Tube Inside Dia.: 52.1mm
• Crown Race Seat Dia.: 30.015mm
• Crown Race Type: Aluminum, Dual-Seal
• Bottom Stack Height: 1mm
• Bottom Bearing Type: Top-quality, sealed stainless steel bearings
• Weight: 45.25g
Backed by a 110-year warranty and constructed in Fletcher, NC, the 110-Series headset is designed with no compromises in quality, durability, or finish quality. Integrated bearings fit directly into compatible head tubes without the need of a bearing press.
- Sealed stainless steel bearings
- Carbon-friendy compression ring captured in top cover, keeping shims in place
- 7075 T-6 aluminum cups machined in Fletcher, NC
- Interlok spacer compatible
- 110 year warranty
Super-smooth steering, quality materials, cutting-edge design and serious durability are all hallmarks of Cane Creek headsets. The 40 Series has light, tough, and beautiful machined 6061 T6-aluminum cups that are internally relieved for even more gram shaving. You also get Cane Creek's corrosion-resistant black-oxide sealed bearings and quality seals throughout to keep the grease in and the dirt out, including Cane Creek's Clip Seal that completely seals the top assembly.
Backed by a 110-year warranty and constructed in Fletcher, NC, the 110-Series headset is designed with no compromises in quality, durability, or finish quality. Zero stack uppers press into head tube with very little stack height. Lowers are either zero stack or external cup.
- Sealed stainless steel bearings
- Carbon-friendy compression ring captured in top cover, keeping shims in place
- 7075 T-6 aluminum cups machined in Fletcher, NC
- Aluminum dual seal crown race protects lower bearing
- Interlok spacer compatible
- 110 year warrranty
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