Chris King Dropset 4 (IS42/IS42) HeadsetChris King started making headsets in 1976 and have been refining them ever since. This model features a robust aluminium construction, which makes it more than ready to handle all the intensity that comes with long days on your bike. Whether you're clocking up the miles with your local road club or shredding the MTB trails, this versatile headset is engineered for maximum strength and performance. Built for precision, it sets the standard for quality by offering an integrated headset design that's built on the same pedigree of the brand's headsets from the past 40 years. Coming complete with a patented GripLock retention design, this model offers exclusively reliable headset adjustment.Features: Material: Aluminium, Stainless Steel Use: Road, MTB and Gravel Size: 1 1/8" Type: Integrated Upper and Lower Bearing: IS42/IS42 Baseplate Compatibility: Chris King baseplate and 45 degree integrated crown races 42mm 45x45 upper and lower bearing Patented GripLock retention design for exclusively reliable headset adjustment Legendary made-in-house bearings Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USATechnologies: GripLock: The most significant challenge to overcome is that integrated 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. Chris King's patented GripLock bearing cap is tried and tested and is a patented design that preloads the headset independently of clamping onto the steerer. The GripLock design ensures that the Chris King DropSet 4 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.Buy Chris King Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Chris King NoThreadset Tapered Headset - Sotto VoceUser serviceable and likely to outlast a few frames. Chris King designed the first sealed bearing headset in 1976.Thirty-four years later, the King headset remains a benchmark for quality. No other bicycle component can claim the precision, performance and absolute reliability of a Chris King headset. At Chris King Precision Components, we manufacture each headset in our own facility to exacting standards, using quality-at-the-source methods to minimize waste. Even the sealed, cartridge style bearings are made in-house and are hand-checked. Chris King sealed bearing headsets now feature the Sotto Voce logo mark in all colours. We believe this subtle logo style better complements a quality bicycle. For those who desire the classic King style, black headsets are available with either a Bright Silver King logo or Sotto Voce style King logo.Sotto Voce (sot-toh voh-che) is an Italian term used in music to denote a dramatic lowering of the tone. It literally means “under voice" but can be translated as “soft voice". Tapered Steerers & Headtubes. To accommodate today's newest frames and forks we offer a complete NoThreadSet featuring a 1 1-8" upper cup and a 1.5" lower cup and baseplate.Our devolution™ headset solves one tough problem. Or is it two? How to use your new frame with your old fork? What about using your old frame with a new fork ? Upgrades and crash replacement can lead to all sorts of combination and in today’s electronic marketplace, you can buy all sorts of stuff from all sorts of places. Want to do something out of the ordinary? Devolution™ can make it happen.For tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer tubes but can be used with 1-1/8" steerer tubes by purchasing a Devolution 1.5 to 1-1/8" Baseplate/crown race.Features:Steerer Tube OD: Tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" Upper head tube ID: 33.9mmLower head tube ID: 49.6mmUpper head tube ream depth: 10mmLower head tube ream depth: 20mmFork crown seat OD: 39.8mmTotal stack height: 31.7mmLower stack height: 14.0mmWeight: 230gBuy Chris King Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Chris King NoThreadset Tapered Headset - Sotto VoceUser serviceable and likely to outlast a few frames. Chris King designed the first sealed bearing headset in 1976.Thirty-four years later, the King headset remains a benchmark for quality. No other bicycle component can claim the precision, performance and absolute reliability of a Chris King headset. At Chris King Precision Components, we manufacture each headset in our own facility to exacting standards, using quality-at-the-source methods to minimize waste. Even the sealed, cartridge style bearings are made in-house and are hand-checked. Chris King sealed bearing headsets now feature the Sotto Voce logo mark in all colours. We believe this subtle logo style better complements a quality bicycle. For those who desire the classic King style, black headsets are available with either a Bright Silver King logo or Sotto Voce style King logo.Sotto Voce (sot-toh voh-che) is an Italian term used in music to denote a dramatic lowering of the tone. It literally means “under voice" but can be translated as “soft voice". Tapered Steerers & Headtubes. To accommodate today's newest frames and forks we offer a complete NoThreadSet featuring a 1 1-8" upper cup and a 1.5" lower cup and baseplate.Our devolution™ headset solves one tough problem. Or is it two? How to use your new frame with your old fork? What about using your old frame with a new fork ? Upgrades and crash replacement can lead to all sorts of combination and in today’s electronic marketplace, you can buy all sorts of stuff from all sorts of places. Want to do something out of the ordinary? Devolution™ can make it happen.For tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer tubes but can be used with 1-1/8" steerer tubes by purchasing a Devolution 1.5 to 1-1/8" Baseplate/crown race.Features:Steerer Tube OD: Tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" Upper head tube ID: 33.9mmLower head tube ID: 49.6mmUpper head tube ream depth: 10mmLower head tube ream depth: 20mmFork crown seat OD: 39.8mmTotal stack height: 31.7mmLower stack height: 14.0mmWeight: 230gBuy Chris King Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Chris King InSet 2 HeadsetInSet™ is the latest addition to the Chris King® NoThreadSet™ family. InSet™ is a low-stack threadless headset designed for use with contemporary frames featuring what would traditionally be called "oversized" headtubes.As times have changed, so have the designs of bicycles. These new large headtubes allow frame manufacturers greater surface area on which to attach top tubes and downtubes with the overall result being improved frame strength and rigidity. Chris King pride themselves on adapting Chris' forward-thinking original modular designs into ever-evolving configurations to meet most new bicycle designs. The Chris King® InSet™ now brings King's legendary bearing quality and time-tested durability to even more bicycle models.GripLock™ Bearing CapOur InSet headsets feature an all-new bearing cap design. GripLock™ is a multi piece bearing cap that utilizes a split ring that improves steerer tube interfaceFor tapered 1-1/8” to 1.5” steerer tubes but can be used with 1-1/8” steerer tubes by purchasing a Devolution 1.5 to 1-1/8” Baseplate/crown race.Features:Steerer Tube OD: 1-1/8” to 1.5” taperedUpper headtube ID: 44mmLower headtube ID: 55.95mmUpper headtube ream depth: 10mmLower headtube ream depth: 15mmFork crown seat OD: 39.8mmUpper stack height: 8.46mmLower stack height: 4.11mmWeight: 150gBuy Chris King Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Chris King InSet 2 HeadsetInSet™ is the latest addition to the Chris King® NoThreadSet™ family. InSet™ is a low-stack threadless headset designed for use with contemporary frames featuring what would traditionally be called "oversized" headtubes.As times have changed, so have the designs of bicycles. These new large headtubes allow frame manufacturers greater surface area on which to attach top tubes and downtubes with the overall result being improved frame strength and rigidity. Chris King pride themselves on adapting Chris' forward-thinking original modular designs into ever-evolving configurations to meet most new bicycle designs. The Chris King® InSet™ now brings King's legendary bearing quality and time-tested durability to even more bicycle models.GripLock™ Bearing CapOur InSet headsets feature an all-new bearing cap design. GripLock™ is a multi piece bearing cap that utilizes a split ring that improves steerer tube interfaceFor tapered 1-1/8” to 1.5” steerer tubes but can be used with 1-1/8” steerer tubes by purchasing a Devolution 1.5 to 1-1/8” Baseplate/crown race.Features:Steerer Tube OD: 1-1/8” to 1.5” taperedUpper headtube ID: 44mmLower headtube ID: 55.95mmUpper headtube ream depth: 10mmLower headtube ream depth: 15mmFork crown seat OD: 39.8mmUpper stack height: 8.46mmLower stack height: 4.11mmWeight: 150gBuy Chris King Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Chris King InSet 5 Headset InSet™ is the latest addition to the Chris King® NoThreadSet™ family. InSet™ is a low-stack threadless headset designed for use with contemporary frames featuring what would traditionally be called "oversized" headtubes.As times have changed, so have the specifications of many of the greatest bicycle designs. These new large headtubes allow frame manufacturer's greater surface area on which to attach top tubes and downtubes with the overall result being improved frame strength and rigidity. We pride ourselves on adapting Chris' forward-thinking original modular designs into ever-evolving configurations to meet most new bicycle designs. The Chris King® InSet™ now brings King's legendary bearing quality and time-tested durability to even more bicycle models. GripLock™ bearing cap Our InSet headsets feature an all-new bearing cap design. GripLock™ is a multi-piece bearing cap that utilizes a split ring that improves steerer tube interface. For tapered 1-1/8” to 1.5” steerer tubes but can be used with 1-1/8” steerer tubes by purchasing a Devolution 1.5 to 1-1/8” Baseplate/crown race. Features: Steerer Tube OD – 1-1/8” to 1.5” tapered Upper headtube ID – 49.61mm Lower headtube ID – 49.61mm Upper headtube ream depth – 16mm Lower headtube ream depth – 20mm Fork crown seat OD – 39.8mm Upper stack height – 8.0mm Lower stack height – 4.0mm Weight – 150g Buy Chris King Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Chris King InSet 5 Headset InSet™ is the latest addition to the Chris King® NoThreadSet™ family. InSet™ is a low-stack threadless headset designed for use with contemporary frames featuring what would traditionally be called "oversized" headtubes.As times have changed, so have the specifications of many of the greatest bicycle designs. These new large headtubes allow frame manufacturer's greater surface area on which to attach top tubes and downtubes with the overall result being improved frame strength and rigidity. We pride ourselves on adapting Chris' forward-thinking original modular designs into ever-evolving configurations to meet most new bicycle designs. The Chris King® InSet™ now brings King's legendary bearing quality and time-tested durability to even more bicycle models. GripLock™ bearing cap Our InSet headsets feature an all-new bearing cap design. GripLock™ is a multi-piece bearing cap that utilizes a split ring that improves steerer tube interface. For tapered 1-1/8” to 1.5” steerer tubes but can be used with 1-1/8” steerer tubes by purchasing a Devolution 1.5 to 1-1/8” Baseplate/crown race. Features: Steerer Tube OD – 1-1/8” to 1.5” tapered Upper headtube ID – 49.61mm Lower headtube ID – 49.61mm Upper headtube ream depth – 16mm Lower headtube ream depth – 20mm Fork crown seat OD – 39.8mm Upper stack height – 8.0mm Lower stack height – 4.0mm Weight – 150g Buy Chris King Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Chris King Press Fit Conversion KitChris King Precision Components is a performance bicycle component manufacturer that has been operating for decades. Chris King employs a disciplined approach to manufacturing which includes rigorous quality control and highly developed production protocols - giving you top-end products for your ride. BB Conversion Kit 1: Press Fit 30 BB Shells 68mm Wide BB Shells 24mm Road Cranksets Common Cranks*: Shimano Road, FSA road, Rotor BB Conversion Kit 2: Press Fit 30 BB Shells 68mm or 73mm Wide BB Shells 24mm Mountain Cranksets Common Cranks*: Shimano mtn, FSA mtn, FSA SLK Light, Gravity, Race Face mtn, Rotor, Surly BB Conversion Kit 3: Press Fit 30 BB Shells 73mm Wide BB Shells 24mm>22mm Mountain Cranksets Common Cranks*: SRAM mtn, Zinn mtn, Bontrager mtn, TruVativ mtn BB Conversion Kit 4: Press Fit 30 BB Shells 68mm Wide BB Shells 24mm>22mm Mountain Cranksets Common Cranks*: SRAM mtn, Bontrager mtn, TruVativ mtn, Zinn mtn BB Conversion Kit 5: Press Fit 30 BB Shells 68mm Wide BB Shells 24mm>22mm Road Cranksets Common Cranks*: SRAM road, Bontrager road, TruVativ road, Zinn road BB Conversion Kit 6: Press Fit 24 BB Shells 89.5mm or 92mm Wide BB Shells 24mm>22mm Mountain Cranksets Common Cranks*: SRAM mtn, Bontrager mtn, TruVativ mtn, Zinn mtn BB Conversion Kit 7: Press Fit 24 BB Shells 86.5mm Wide BB Shells 24mm>22mm Road Cranksets Common Cranks*: SRAM road, Bontrager road, TruVativ road, Zinn road Buy Chris King Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
The Chris King 34mm/49mm NoThreadSet™ provides Chris King precision function in a design that brings Chris King's legendary headset precision to radically tapered headtubes.
Chris King ISO rear hub compatible with 6 bolt disc rotors. 135mm rear spacing QR only. Can be converted to 135mm with fun bolts, 135mm x 10mm and 12mm thru axle and 142mm x 12mm Thru Axle options, not supplied.Months of design and testing went into our ISO disc hubset. During the development process, we adapted our machines to use larger bar stock when we make the hub shells. This manufacturing improvement allowed us to increase the spoke flange diameter significantly. A larger spoke flange spreads the spoke holes away from each other. Also, you can use shorter spokes to build a more durable, stiffer and stronger wheel.Make no mistake, these are not "disposable" parts. There are a lot of super light hubs out there, but will they still be working in 2 years? How about 5? If you ride a lot, 5 years is a lot of panic stops, high speed feathering and braking bumps. Like all of our other hubs, these carry a 5 year warranty. It is easy to make a really light hub, not so easy to make one that you can sell with confidence and back that up for 5 full years. Who else does this but King?
Chris King bottom brackets utilize Fit Kits to ensure that cranks mate perfectly with Chris King's precision bearings, extend product life, and reduce the potential for noise. Fit Kits will also allow you to use one bottom bracket with a wide array of cranks, if you happen to change you cranks in the future.For DUB mountain cranks there are a few extra fitments notes to be aware of. If you have a 68mm BB shell you will need two 2.5mm Cup Spacers.For DUB Super Boost cranks you will need one additional spindle spacer kit.
The Chris King GripNut headset combines maximal durability, silky-smoothness and unrivalled longevity with a phenomenal service life. Handcrafted in the USA, this is the go-to headset for world-class athletes and discerning amateurs alike.Grand Tour winners, world champions and record-breaking endurance athletes have all benefitted from GripNut. Perfectly primed for peak performance whilst also sturdy enough to outlast the bike you fit it to, this is a truly remarkable feat of engineering, honed over several decades from humble beginnings.The meticulous care and attention invested into the production of each and every GripNut headsets reflects Chris King’s lasting commitment to quality and environmentally conscious manufacturing. Bike disciplines, trends and fashions change but you’ll never go amiss with a GripNut headset.Every single GripNut is engineered, manufactured and assembled in-house at Chris King’s HQ in Portland, Oregon. Fully serviceable and with a 10-year warranty, you can be confident that you’re investing in an elite performance product that has been built to last.Chris King’s legendary steel bearings and heat-treated, surgical-grade steel races not only form a perfectly integrated system but actually become smoother as they burnish with use – wearing in, rather than wearing out. In contrast to many other manufacturers, Chris King have complete control over every aspect of production, meaning that they can make bearings in-house to a specification that simply wouldn’t be achieved otherwise.Key FeaturesEngineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA,10-year built-to-last warranty,Legendary made-in-house bearings,Available in 9 beautifully anodized colors,GripNut™ proprietary collet retention system,Options for 1”, 1-1/8” or 1-1/4” straight steerer tubes.
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.The Chris King InSet™ 7 combines seamless design and legendary quality in a 44mm headset with an external lower cup that is a precision headset option for your 1.5” tapered steerer fork. Our InSet™ 7 is equipped with our exclusive built-in-house bearings and our patented GripLock® system for precise fit and function.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),Responsibly lightweight,Designed specifically for a 44mm straight headtube and a 1-1/8” to 1.5” tapered steerer tube.
The sturdy, integrated Chris King Dropset 5 42/52 Headset is built for dependable performance on all sorts of terrain, whether road, MTB or gravel. Made from aluminium, it incorporates Chris King's patented GripLock technology, so you can be sure that, regardless of bumps, sudden stops, spills or skids, the steel bearings will stay put and your headset will remain freely adjustable. It's compatible with many Specialized MTB frames.Chris King is renowned for the quality of its bearings, which are machined simultaneously with the same tools to ensure the inner and outer races match perfectly, and burnish with age so that they get faster the longer you ride with them.That could be a long time, as they're built to last from raw materials sourced in local mills, using environmentally sound manufacturing processes and vigorous quality control. They are also fully serviceable, and Chris King's Lifetime Warranty means that, if any bearings or other part becomes damaged and hinders the function of your headset, the company will repair it free of charge.You can also choose from a range of anodised finishes, so that you can match your headset to your Chris King hubs or bottom brackets and choose a more subtle, Sotto Voce option if you're not big on bold logos.Key features: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 6.85-7.05mm bearing ream depth,52mm 45x45 lower bearing,Compatible with included baseplate and 45-degree integrated crown races.
Chris King bottom brackets utilize Fit Kits to ensure that cranks mate perfectly with Chris King's precision bearings, extend product life, and reduce the potential for noise. Fit Kits will also allow you to use one bottom bracket with a wide array of cranks, if you happen to change you cranks in the future.For DUB cranks we have two fit kits to choose from, Fit Kit #1 DUB A and Fit Kit #2 DUB B.Fit Kit #1 DUB A is going to cover all DUB mountain fitments, as well as DUB road fitments with ThreadFit T47 bottom brackets.Fit Kit #2 DUB B is for ThreadFit 30 with DUB road cranks.For use with ThreadFit 30, ThreadFit T47 30i, ThreadFit T47 30x68mm, 73mm, 73mm SB+, 86.5mm, 92mm, and 92mm SB+ BB shells.Common Cranks: DUB 28.99mm spindleFor DUB mountain cranks there are a few extra fitments notes to be aware of. If you have a 68mm BB shell you will need two 2.5mm Cup Spacers.For DUB Super Boost cranks you will need one additional spindle spacer kit.
The Chris King ThreadFit 24 Bottom Bracket elevates your ride experience to a whole new realm. It’s not only phenomenally durable but fully-serviceable and crucially, silent. If you value longevity and a smooth ride day in, day out, then this is an indispensable upgrade to your bike.Bred from over 30 years of bearing development, the ThreadFit Bottom Bracket has been explicitly constructed as the best possible housing for your cranks. In line with Chris King’s guiding ethos, the ThreadFit is built to outlast your material use of it. Rest assured that with a 5-year warranty and tolerances usually only employed in aerospace components, this is a truly unrivalled bottom bracket.The meticulous care and attention invested into the production of each and every ThreadFit engineered, manufactured and assembled in-house at Chris King’s HQ in Portland, Oregon reflects Chris King’s lasting commitment to quality and environmentally conscious manufacturing. Bike disciplines, trends and fashions change but you’ll never go amiss with a ThreadFit Bottom Bracket.Chris King’s legendary steel bearings and heat-treated, surgical-grade steel races not only form a perfectly integrated system but actually become smoother as they burnish with use – wearing in, rather than wearing out. In contrast to many other manufacturers, Chris King has complete control over every aspect of production, meaning that they can make bearings in-house to a specification that simply wouldn’t be achieved otherwise.What all of this means for you is less time servicing your bike and more time enjoying riding it, with the added bonus of silky-smooth, soundless movement. Creaky cranks are a thing of the past with the ThreadFit.Stock size is for a standard 24mm axle ( Shimano Standard) and a 68 - 73mm shell width. We stock a range of conversion kits that allow our ThreadFit 24 to be used with a wider selection of road and mountain bike cranksets and shell widths.Key FeaturesEngineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA,5-year built-to-last warranty,Legendary made-in-house steel bearings,Easily serviceable with an integrated grease injection system,Find your fit with a wide range of conversion kits.
Seal and snap ring kits specifically for DropSet headset bearings. They keep the elements out and ensure your bearings continue to spin smoothly.PHS815 - For 41mm and 42mm bearings only(Used in all DropSet models),PHS816 - For 52mm bearings only(Used in DropSet 2 and 3).
The sturdy, integrated Chris King Dropset 3 41/52 Headset is built for dependable performance on all sorts of terrain, whether road, MTB or gravel. Made from aluminium, it incorporates Chris King's patented GripLock technology, so you can be sure that, regardless of bumps, sudden stops, spills or skids, the steel bearings will stay put and your headset will remain freely adjustable. It's compatible with Santa Cruz, Yeti, Alchemy, Santa Cruz Stigmata (without baseplate), Ibis Hakka MX and more.Chris King is renowned for the quality of its bearings, which are machined simultaneously with the same tools to ensure the inner and outer races match perfectly, and burnish with age so that they get faster the longer you ride with them.That could be a long time, as they're built to last from raw materials sourced in local mills, using environmentally sound manufacturing processes and vigorous quality control. They are also fully serviceable, and Chris King's Lifetime Warranty means that, if any bearings or other part becomes damaged and hinders the function of your headset, the company will repair it free of charge.You can also choose from a range of anodised finishes, so that you can match your headset to your Chris King hubs or bottom brackets and choose a more subtle, Sotto Voce option if you're not big on bold logos.Key features: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),41mm 45x45 upper bearing,52mm 36x45 lower bearing,Compatible with the included baseplate and 36-degree integrated crown races.
The sturdy, integrated Chris King Dropset 3 41/52 Headset is built for dependable performance on all sorts of terrain, whether road, MTB or gravel. Made from aluminium, it incorporates Chris King's patented GripLock technology, so you can be sure that, regardless of bumps, sudden stops, spills or skids, the steel bearings will stay put and your headset will remain freely adjustable. It's compatible with Santa Cruz, Yeti, Alchemy, Santa Cruz Stigmata (without baseplate), Ibis Hakka MX and more.Chris King is renowned for the quality of its bearings, which are machined simultaneously with the same tools to ensure the inner and outer races match perfectly, and burnish with age so that they get faster the longer you ride with them.That could be a long time, as they're built to last from raw materials sourced in local mills, using environmentally sound manufacturing processes and vigorous quality control. They are also fully serviceable, and Chris King's Lifetime Warranty means that, if any bearings or other part becomes damaged and hinders the function of your headset, the company will repair it free of charge.You can also choose from a range of anodised finishes, so that you can match your headset to your Chris King hubs or bottom brackets and choose a more subtle, Sotto Voce option if you're not big on bold logos.Key features: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),41mm 45x45 upper bearing,52mm 36x45 lower bearing,Compatible with the included baseplate and 36-degree integrated crown races.
Chris King - RingDrive 2.0 Lube is a Nano-Particle lubricant engineered by Chris King to further reduce resistance and wear in your Chris King rear hub. In addition to lower resistance and a longer wear life, RingDrive™ Lube 2.0 improves performance in cold weather conditions.To install, simply remove old lubricant and contaminants from your RingDrive™, Drive, and Driven Rings and apply 1-2ml of RingDrive™ Lube 2.0. Only a 2.5mm hex key is required to perform the service.Key FeaturesNano-Particle lubricant,Reduced resistance,Increased wear life,Improved cold weather performance.