Headsets

Designed specifically for bicycles, Chris King made-in-house bearings are built to last a lifetime, fully serviceable, and backed by our ten-year built-to-last warranty.

- Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA
-10-year built-to-last warranty
- Legendary made-in-house bearings
- Patented GripLock® retention design for exclusively reliable headset adjustment
- Compatible with our baseplate or integrated crown races

- 42mm 45x45 upper bearing
- 52mm 45x45 lower bearing

Designed specifically for bicycles, Chris King made-in-house bearings are built to last a lifetime, fully serviceable, and backed by our ten-year built-to-last warranty.

- Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA
-10-year built-to-last warranty
- Legendary made-in-house bearings
- Patented GripLock® retention design for exclusively reliable headset adjustment
- Compatible with our baseplate or integrated crown races

Compatible with Santa Cruz, Yeti, Alchemy, Santa Cruz Stigmata (without baseplate), and more.

- 41mm 45x45 upper bearing
- 52mm 45x36 lower bearing

Designed specifically for bicycles, Chris King made-in-house bearings are built to last a lifetime, fully serviceable, and backed by our ten-year built-to-last warranty.

- Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA
-10-year built-to-last warranty
- Legendary made-in-house bearings
- Patented GripLock® retention design for exclusively reliable headset adjustment
- Compatible with our baseplate or integrated crown races
- 42mm 45x45 upper and lower bearing

We started making headsets in 1976 and have been refining them ever since. Our DropSet™ 5 is built to be dependable and sets the standard for quality. The integrated headset function delivers precision performance that is built on the same pedigree of Chris King headsets from the past 40 years.

Compatible with many SPECIALIZED mountain bike frames, see headtube specifications here.

- 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 our included baseplate and 45 degree INTEGRATED CROWN RACES.

DropSet™ 6 is built to be precise and dependable and sets the standard for quality integrated headset function delivering precision performance that is built on the same pedigree of Chris King headsets from the past 40 years.

- 41mm 45x45 upper and lower bearing
- 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)
- Compatible with our included baseplate and 45 degree integrated crown races

Our GripNut is the outstanding choice for bicycles with threaded forks used without headset spacers or cable hangers. This unique design features a threaded collet positioned inside the adjusting and lock nuts that firmly clamps the fork threads. The result is a headset system with incredible holding power and ease of adjustability.

GripNut is ideal for heavy touring or rough riding conditions. Its design is also a welcome solution for problem forks with damaged or undersized threads and for threaded forks that have been cut too short.

Chris King i2 Tapered 44/56mm headtube ( 1-1/8"/1.5" tapered fork)
This Chris King® threadless headset features a bearing cap design called GripLock™. GripLock™ is a multi-piece bearing cap that utilizes a split ring that improves steerer tube interface.

This Chris King® Inset™ headset is a low-stack threadless headset for newer model frames with oversized head tubes. Like other Chris King® headsets, it features user-serviceable stainless steel bearings. Chris King’s bearings are legendary because their design gives you years of trouble free performance with only routine maintenance.

This Inset™ headset fits bikes from a number of manufacturers. As long as your bike doesn’t require an integrated headset and matches precise specifications (see specification chart below) this Inset™ headset will perform beautifully on your bike.

It is absolutely essential that proper reaming and facing of your bike’s head tube be performed by a qualified mechanic during installation of this Inset™ headset. Also, please be aware that modifying a frame to make the Inset™ fit is not a proper method of installation. The proper installation of this headset is so important that you are encouraged to choose another headset if you are not able to have this Inset™ headset properly installed. We highly recommend that you carefully check your bike's specifications before ordering this headset and contact your bike manufacturer if necessary. Please note that we are unable to accept for return, exchange, or credit any headset that has been installed or has been attempted to be installed. This insures that all of our customers receive only pristine, brand new components. Thank you for your understanding. Once properly installed, this Chris King® Inset™ headset will give you years of world class performance.

You can buy with confidence from our Local Authorised webstores and retail outlets. They will provide Fast, Free, Reliable Shipping Australia wide.

A wealth of other information is available on the Chris King® website.

American made in USA (U.S.A.)


Specifications:
Headset Type: Inset 2 Threadless GripLock™ InSet™

Weight: 170 grams

Warranty: 10 years

Steer tube OD: 1-1/8”

Upper head tube bore ID (tolerances): 44.0 mm (+0, -.05)

Lower head tube bore ID (tolerances): 55.95 mm (+0, -.05)

Upper cup minimum ream depth: 8 mm

Lower cup minimum ream depth: 11 mm

Fork crown seat OD: 39.8 mm

Press fit tolerance: .1 mm

Upper stack height: 8.2 mm

Lower stack height: 4.2 mm

Stem cap screw torque: 6-15 in. lbs

Chris King Inset i4 Silver 1.5"/49mm Frame suit 1-1/8" fork steerer GripLock
This Chris King® threadless headset features a bearing cap design called GripLock™. GripLock™ is a multi-piece bearing cap that utilizes a split ring that improves steerer tube interface.

InSet™ Model 4 with GripLock™ bearing cap is intended for 1 1-8” steerer dual crown forks, fits bikes from a number of manufacturers and is for long travel applications. As long as your bike doesn’t require an integrated headset this Inset™ headset will perform beautifully on your bike.

This Chris King® Inset™ headset is a low-stack threadless headset. Like other Chris King® headsets, it features user-serviceable stainless steel bearings. Chris King’s bearings are legendary because their design gives you years of trouble free performance with only routine maintenance.

It is absolutely essential that proper reaming and facing of your bike’s head tube be performed by a qualified mechanic during installation of this Inset™ headset. Also, please be aware that modifying a frame to make the Inset™ fit is not a proper method of installation. The proper installation of this headset is so important that you are encouraged to choose another headset if you are not able to have this Inset™ headset properly installed. We highly recommend that you carefully check your bike's specifications before ordering this headset and contact your bike manufacturer if necessary. Please note that we are unable to accept for return, exchange, or credit any headset that has been installed or has been attempted to be installed. This insures that all of our customers receive only pristine, brand new components. Thank you for your understanding. Once properly installed, this Chris King® Inset™ headset will give you years of world class performance.

A wealth of other information is available on the Chris King® website.

American made in USA (U.S.A.)

Specifications:
Warranty: 10 years

Steer tube OD: 1-1/8 inch

Upper head tube ID (tolerances): 49.61mm (+0, -.04)

Lower head tube ID (tolerances): 49.61mm (+0, -.04)

Upper cup minimum ream depth: 16mm

Lower cup minimum ream depth: 16mm

Fork crown seat OD: n/a

Maximum press fit: 0.075mm

Upper stack height (upper cup + bearing cap): 8.0mm

Lower stack height (lower cup + baseplate): 4.0mm

Stem cap screw torque: 15 in. lbs

Weight:120 grams

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 InSet™ 5 is built for riders using a 1.5” tapered fork that needs the legendary precision of a Chris King headset on their bike with a 49mm headtube. The InSet™ 5 is equipped with exclusive in-house built bearings and our patented GripLock® system to keep your steering precise and dependable.

- 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 49mm straight headtube and a 1-1/8” to 1.5” tapered steerer tube

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

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.

Built for the next generation of tapered road forks the Chris King InSet™ 8 is built to fit contemporary road and cross bikes that utilize 1-1/8” to 1-1/4”tapered steerer tubes and a 44mm headtube. Our InSet™ 8 combines our exclusive Chris King built bearings and our GripLock® retention system for unequalled riding quality.

- 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 1-1/4” tapered steerer tube

*Can swap base plate for straight 1-1/8 steerer