CHRIS KING DROPSET5 SPECIALIZED 42mm/52mm
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.
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.
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.
The GripLock™ preloads the headset independently of clamping onto the steerer, so it 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.
GripLock™ design also takes the guesswork out of preloading a headset, because the bearing preload force is independent of the clamping force. Our headsets can be preloaded to a torque spec.
Compatible with many Specialized mountain bike frames, see headtube specifications here. Not compatible with the 21'-22' Stumpjumper EVO.
- 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
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