HEADSETS
2010 Chris King NoThreadset 1-1/8" Headset
Did you know that Chris King actually manufactures their own sealed cartridge bearings? They’re fully serviceable, and they’re made from surgical grade stainless steel. The constant contact seals you get on a King are easily removed to allow for user servicing, yet provide an impervious barrier ...read more
2010 Chris King InSet 1-1/8" Headset
The Chris King InSet 1-1/8" Headset is a low-stack headset built specifically for bike frames that take what's known as a semi-integrated or zero-stack style headset. Now to clarify, King calls this a low-stack headset and they're quite right, as it does have a few millimeters of stack height. ...read more
2010 Cane Creek 110 Headset
There is no better way to upgrade a bike, than with a high quality headset. The Cane Creek 110 headset is an anodized gemstone that will smooth the handling and add life long durability to the steering mechanism of your two wheeled love affair. ‘Til death do us part, is an understatement when ...read more
2010 Cane Creek 110 IS Headset
In the next 60 seconds you will learn everything you'll ever need to know about headsets: There are 3 categories of headsets in the road bike market: 1. Standard threadless headsets. By this we mean you have to press in two headset cups. Seven, Serotta, Colnago, and many other fine ...read more
2010 Cane Creek IS-3i Hiddenset
The Campagnolo (Italian) headset standard uses a bearing with a larger outer race diameter. Otherwise, the Cane Creek IS-3i uses the same technology as their IS-3 integrated headsets. The difference is the Campagnolo Italian standard has a 41.8mm o.d. and the Cane Creek standard uses 41mm o.d. ...read more
2010 FSA Orbit IS Carbon Ceramic Headset
The first question, of course, is Why? Few argue the virtue of ceramic bearings for the purposes of reducing drivetrain drag (hence the proliferation of ceramic bottom brackets and hubs). But ceramic bearings in a headset? Why? No, it's not for lower rolling resistance in your steering. Rather, the ...read more
2010 Campagnolo Record Threadless 1-1/8" Headset
The only reasonable alternative to a Chris King. Equally stellar quality, while allowing you to keep your bike Euro through and though. Its self-centering upper race means easier adjustment and even wear. Carbon top cap and lightweight alloy bolt. 24.5mm stack height. 110g. The actual weight of ...read more
2010 Pinarello Integrated Headset Bearing
Pinarello is one of those manufacturers that use a proprietary integrated headset design in their high-end bike frames. We've never had any issues with them. In fact, we have trouble recalling anyone ever calling with a need for replacement bearings. Nevertheless, it doesn't matter how good the ...read more
2010 Chris King Headset Installation Adapter
Using a Park HHP-2 tool to install headsets? If you don't use the Chris King Headset Installation Adapters, you'll likely put loads of force on the bearings as you press in the cups -- making your expensive, new King headset a candidate for tight spots and early ruin. These adapters save the ...read more
2010 Wheels Mfg Carbon Fiber Headset Spacers
The uber-fit and uber-flexible Pro racers do what they do, and the rest of us…well, we do what we have to do. That usually means a bit of height adjustment between the top of the headtube and the bottom of the stem for a saddle to handlebar drop that we can ride for extended periods of time ...read more
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