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 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 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 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 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 GripNut HeadsetThis versatile component allows you to build a low stack height threaded headset with a unique collet locking system that stays securely adjusted. Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA, this headset is also equipped with Chris King's legendary made-in-house bearings. This results in super-smooth performance and fantastic durability on every ride. This model is specifically engineered for use with threaded forks that don't require a cable hanger or additional spacers.Features: Steerer Tube Diameter: Multiple size options available to select GripNut proprietary collet retention system Legendary made-in-house bearings Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USABuy Chris King Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Chris King GripNut HeadsetThis versatile component allows you to build a low stack height threaded headset with a unique collet locking system that stays securely adjusted. Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA, this headset is also equipped with Chris King's legendary made-in-house bearings. This results in super-smooth performance and fantastic durability on every ride. This model is specifically engineered for use with threaded forks that don't require a cable hanger or additional spacers.Features: Steerer Tube Diameter: Multiple size options available to select GripNut proprietary collet retention system Legendary made-in-house bearings Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USABuy Chris King Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Chris King DropSet 1 Headset (IS41/IS52)Made with hard-wearing, quality top quality materials, this versatile Chris King headset keeps your fork rotating with smoothly and efficiently when connected to your head tube. Combining a 41mm upper bearing and 52mm lower part, it maintains a solid yet easy grip to your fork with its patented GripLock construction, allowing for uninhibited twisting and turning as you weave your way to your destination. Compatible with Santa Cruz and Yeti frames among others, this reliable and long-lasting headset is an ideal addition to your cockpit.Features: Upper Bearing: 41mm 45x45 Lower Bearing: 52mm 36x45 Design: Patented GripLock construction Compatibility: Santa Cruz, Yeti, Alchemy frames (without baseplate) and more Buy Chris King Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Chris King DropSet 1 Headset (IS41/IS52)Made with hard-wearing, quality top quality materials, this versatile Chris King headset keeps your fork rotating with smoothly and efficiently when connected to your head tube. Combining a 41mm upper bearing and 52mm lower part, it maintains a solid yet easy grip to your fork with its patented GripLock construction, allowing for uninhibited twisting and turning as you weave your way to your destination. Compatible with Santa Cruz and Yeti frames among others, this reliable and long-lasting headset is an ideal addition to your cockpit.Features: Upper Bearing: 41mm 45x45 Lower Bearing: 52mm 36x45 Design: Patented GripLock construction Compatibility: Santa Cruz, Yeti, Alchemy frames (without baseplate) and more Buy Chris King Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.