CHRIS KING headset DropSet 3 GripLock Tapered S.H.I.S. IS41/28.6 | IS52/40 | matt black
CHRIS KING headsets have been the reference product in headset construction for many years. The legendary durability of the multi-sealed high-end industrial bearings and the classic design have characterized the appearance of the products of the manufacturer from the USA for years. The precisely milled and brightly coloured anodized surfaces are, as is typical for Chris King, of extremely high quality.
The newly developed GripLock system improves the steerer clamp to counteract the increased forces that occur with long-travel forks. The multi-piece end cap is equipped with a slotted cone ring, which makes it even easier to connect the steerer tube to the head tube.
As with all CHRIS KING components, the heart of the headset is in the bearings. These are produced directly by CHRIS KING and, thanks to a special manufacturing process, contain more balls than the competition, resulting in a more stable system overall. Each bearing is checked by hand for any quality defects before installation and sorted out if necessary.
Chris King has confidence in its products. They show this by giving a lifetime guarantee on their headsets. All you have to do is register it on their website after purchase.
Technical data:
Material: CNC machined aluminum, steel
Construction: fully integrated, drop-in
Steerer tube: tapered 1 1/8" to 1 1/2" (1.5")
S.H.I.S. top section: IS41/28.6 (45/45)
S.H.I.S. lower part: IS52/40 (45/36)
Press-in dimension top Ø: 41 mm
Top offset: -
Press-in dimension bottom Ø: 52 mm
Offset bottom: -
Outer diameter top:
Outer diameter bottom:
Overall height top: 8.8 mm
Overall height bottom:
Bearing: Industrial angular contact ball bearing, double sealed
Color: matt black
Weight according to manufacturer: n.a.
Weight self-weighed: 106g
Scope of delivery: 1x CHRIS KING DropSet3 GripLock headset, incl. Ahead cap, fork cone and starnut