This upper headset features a tough alloy construction, which makes it more than capable of handling all the intensity that's associated with clocking up the miles on your road bike. Ritchey has also equipped this model with sealed cartridge bearings, which means that you'll benefit from its fantastic weather-resistant properties when riding in all-weather conditions. Manufacturers Part Numbers Black TC 8.3mm: 200.HS300.422 Black TC 15.3mm: 200.HS300.422
Simple yet effective - the WCS Hammerhead Clip-On's fit to any 31.8mm handlebar and with a revised design, Ritchey has raised the level of the extension to the same height as the bar, for easier on and off transitions. Also, the Flat UD Carbon armrests offer a multitude of adjustment positions to help you dial in your most efficient riding position to perfection. WCS (World Championship Series) - These words evoke the core philosophy behind Ritcheys highest performance components. The rainbow stripe WCS logo represents the numerous world champions that have won on Ritchey. The WCS line is the gold standard for lightweight, bombproof race parts and cutting-edge innovation.
The Ritchey mountain line, called Marathon, in honour of the gruelling endurance style x/c racing is a relatively new line up. Ritchey product managers in Switzerland challenged themselves to create a headset they would use for traversing the rugged Alps while still performing after a hard season on the trail.
By the time you put a Ritchey product on your bike, it has passed a global testing and approval process that's second to none. Please Note: The bearing image(s) are for illustration purposes only. Please disregard any specific sizing information on the image and base your selection on our description and the specific option you choose.
This hard-wearing headset crown race is an excellent spare or replacement for either WCS or Pro Press-Fit models. Alloy-made with a 45-degree taper, it is an ideal component for freshening up your steering column.
Integrated System threadless headset for Campagnolo Hiddenset compatible frames with 41.8mm headtube ID.
The WCS line is the gold standard for lightweight, bombproof race parts and cutting edge innovation.
Easy to install, the Ritchey Carbon Spacers give you the freedom to raise your stem in order to set your handlebars to an ideal height. This means you can enjoy a more rider-tuneable performance while they keep your steerer tube from moving around inside the head tube. What's most impressive is their unidirectional (UD) carbon fibre construction makes them incredibly stiff without adding unnecessary grams to your ride.
This Crown Race is aluminium built and comes with semi-integrated Pressfit cups.
The Ritchey Comp Headset is built to take the abuse of bad roads and tough mountain bike (MTB) trails while delivering smooth, reliable performance over the long haul. For bikes with semi-integrated ZS head tubes, this Ritchey Comp Press Fit Tapered headset stands out above all others. It features stainless steel angular contact cartridge bearings packed with Ritchey high-webbing grease. The upper bearing is a sealed cartridge, while the lower bearing is coated in titanium. You won't find carbon here, but you will find the kind of performance and reliability you expect from Ritchey.
Made from a hard-wearing alloy, this Press Fit component comes equipped with stainless steel, angular contact cartridge bearings, allowing for a smooth and efficient movement. Aided by high-webbing grease, it stays continually lubricated while the bearings come coated with a corrosion resistant titanium, preventing rust and moisture from impacting on performance.
This smooth rotating and fully sealed angular contact Ritchey WCS Headset Bearing is supplied individually and will restore your road or mountain bike's (MTB's) headset to that factory-fresh feeling. There are 3 different options: 1.1/8" 45-degrees x 45-degrees x 41.0mm Top headset bearing 1.1/8" 45-degrees x 45-degrees x 41.8mm Top headset bearing 1.5" 45-degrees x 45-degrees x 51.9mm Bottom headset bearing