Developed from the ground up for a wide range of tapered and oversized headtubes, the InSet 2 headset combines maximal durability, silky-smoothness and unrivalled longevity with a phenomenal service life. Handcrafted in the USA, this is the go-to headset if you’re running zero stack, mixed zero stack or an external cup set up.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 InSet reflects Chris King’s lasting commitment to quality and environmentally conscious manufacturing.Every single InSet 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 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.An innovative GripLock retention system utilised in the InSet isolates forces normally exerted on your steerer tube, protecting it from fatigue and wear. Because the preload is set independently from the steerer tube it can be matched to precise torque specifications.If you want to care for your frame, particularly carbon and non-standard material constructions, the InSet is a solid choice. The GripLock system also reduces the chance of your headset coming out of adjustment, even after repeated heavy braking and bit hit riding.Key FeaturesEngineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA,10-year built-to-last warranty,Legendary made-in-house bearings,Patented GripLock® retention design for exclusively dependable headset adjustment,Available in 9 beautifully anodized colors,Responsibly lightweight,Designed specifically for a 44mm/56mm tapered headtube and a 1-1/8” to 1.5” tapered steerer tube,Available in Matte Jet and Matte Slate,SHIS ZS44/ZS56.
We build bearings, so we build bottom brackets. T47 is a standard we helped develop, an answer to the imprecise and often loud press fit bottom brackets that appeared on the market a few years ago. T47 offers the benefits of larger bottom bracket shells, mainly frame stiffness, with the upsides of traditional, threaded bottom brackets, precision and quietness. ThreadFit™ T47 24x fits 68mm and 73mm shell widths with 24mm spindles.It’s a silky smooth, long-lasting bottom bracket built around King’s legendary, angular-contact bearings, either steel or ceramic. These are the best bearings in the industry, and actually get faster over time, as their contact surfaces wear.You want this bottom bracket because it offers super low drag. You want this bottom bracket, because it can be opened, cleaned and repacked for years of faithful service. You want this bottom bracket, because you don’t want to think an awful lot about your bottom bracket.Key Features:King Lifetime Warranty,Legendary made-in-house bearings,Ceramic bearing upgrade available,Threaded security with PressFit 30 shell stiffness,A Fit Kit is required for use and included in the purchase price,Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA,Uses Chris King bottom bracket cup tool for installation.
The Chris King NoThreadSet headset combines maximal durability, silky-smoothness and unrivalled longevity with a service life like no other. 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 NoThreadSets. 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 NoThreadSet 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 NoThreadSet.Every single NoThreadSet 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 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.An innovative GripLock retention system utilised in the NoThreadSet isolates forces normally exerted on your steerer tube, protecting it from fatigue and wear. If you want to care for your frame, particularly carbon and non-standard material constructions, the NoThreadSet is a solid choice. The GripLock system also reduces the chance of your headset coming out of adjustment, even after repeated high-impact riding.The NoThreadSet is often emulated but never matched in durability, lasting quality and ultra-smooth functioning.Key FeaturesEngineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA,10-year built-to-last warranty,Legendary made-in-house bearings,Patented GripLock® retention design for unrivalled headset adjustment.
Shimano Disc Rotor CL Lockring - For Chris King Hubs This is a pack containing one single Shimano CL lockring for Chris King Shimano Centre-Lock disc hubs.Key FeaturesCentre-lock disc lockring,One only,Aluminium.Please note this is a Shimano Lockring suitable for use on Chris King Hubs featuring the Shimano Centre-Lock disc mount system. Image for illustration purposes only.
For riders who need the legendary smooth rolling quality of Chris King hubs for use in the high impact demands of enduro, DH, freeride, and slope-style we developed our ISO Large Diameter (LD) front hub. Built for gravity enthusiasts, our ISO LD front hub has been ridden to multiple downhill world championships and has rolled countless riders to the top step of the podium.Our bearings, available in steel and ceramic, have heat-treated, surgical grade steel races that are machined simultaneously, with tools of equal wear to ensure perfectly matched inner and outer races. The quality and speed of our bearings is what sets us apart from the competition and they are what you will feel and notice on every single ride. As Chris King bearing tracks burnish they get faster with age and all our hubs and bearings are fully serviceable for years upon years of demanding use.Key Features:Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA,5-year built-to-last warranty,Legendary made-in-house angular contact bearings,Easily serviceable and completely re-buildable with our Chris King Hub Service Tool,Available in 9 beautifully anodized colors,Responsibly lightweight,Made to fit either a 15mm, 20mm or Lefty® LD thru axle,Easily convertible with a new axle between a 15mm, 20mm or a Lefty® LD thru axle,Ceramic bearing upgrade available,Matte Available in 32h.
The R45 front hub is lighter and more aerodynamic than most built-to-last hubs on the market. We use a narrow hub body and low flanges to make the R45 a rock solid starting point for any fast wheel build.Our bearings, both steel and ceramic, have heat-treated, surgical grade steel races that are machined simultaneously to ensure perfect matching. The quality and speed of our bearings is what you will feel (and hear) on every ride. As Chris King bearing tracks burnish they get actually get faster. A little bit of regular love (i.e. service) will keep this hub rolling for years upon years of demanding use.Key Features:Engineered, manufactured, and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA,King Lifetime Warranty,Legendary made-in-house bearings,Easily serviceable with a 2.5mm hex and pick or pen knife,Completely re-buildable with our R45 Hub Service Tool,Matte Available in 24h, 28h, and 32h,Ceramic bearing upgrade available.Specification:Axle Width: 100mm,Flange Diameter DS & NDS: 39.8mm,Center to Flange DS: 34.8mm,Center to Flange NDS: 34.8mm.
Key Features:Engineered, manufactured, and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA,Legendary made-in-house bearings,Easily serviceable with a 2.5mm hex and pick or pen knife,Completely re-buildable with our R45 Hub Service Tool,Available with Shiamano/Sram HG or Sram XDR driveshell,Available in 28h, and 32h,Ceramic bearing upgrade available.Specification:Axle Width: 130mm,Flange Diameter DS & NDS: 51mm,Center to Flange DS: 17mm,Center to Flange NDS: 34.3mm.
Designed with road, CX and gravel riders in mind and embracing the dimensions favoured by these groups, the Chris King R45D Front Hub is built to last and perform reliably, with very little friction, for a great many years.Offering 12mm thru axle compatibility, it attaches firmly to the rotor using a plethora of spines, facilitating lightning-fast breaking, and incorporates Chris King's famous in-house bearings. Buy it if you're running a Shimano gear setup and looking for precise handling and long-term value.The expert craftsmen at Chris King originally designed the R45 Front Hub as the cornerstone of their hub product line, and the hard work and care they put into creating it has paid off, since it achieves a perfect balance between weight, performance, durability and looks.With a selection of beautifully finished colours, Chris King products add a finishing touch of understated elegance or pop of head-turning colour to suit your riding style.They're built to last from raw materials sourced in local mills, using environmentally sound manufacturing processes and vigorous quality control. They are also easily serviceable and fully rebuildable, 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.Key features:Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland Oregon,King Lifetime Warranty,Legendary made-in-house bearings,Completely re-buildable with the R45 Hub Service Tool,Ceramic bearing upgrade available,Available in 24, 28 and 32-hole drillings.