The same team that brought you the Mallet and 5050 pedals have turned their attention to headsets. The Crank Brothers Sage SL 1 1/8 Directset omits the standard headset cup and replaces it with flanges incorporated directly onto the bearing itself. This lowers the stack-hieght of the Sage SL Directset to an industry best 21mm, an ideal match for todays long travel downhill bikes. The Sage SL Directset's outer races are formed from rust free stainless steel so it will keep on looking great for years. This is handy because that is how long the headset will last. On the Sage range the bearing flanges are made extra long, allowing them to be inserted deep into the headtube to transmit loads over a greater area. Meanwhile the bearings themselves are custom made, 34 ball, full complement (max) bearings both top and bottom for maximum strength. Crank brothers are so confident in the strength of this design that they offer a full 5 year warranty on the bearings in all of their Directsets. weight - 66g. size - 1 1/8in. stack height - 21mm including crown race. material - 440c stainless steel lower. upper bearings - sealed 34-ball max. lower bearings - sealed 34-ball max. warranty - 5years.
Crank Brothers have taken the humble headset back to the drawing board and come up with the ultimate in lightweight, minimalist headsets. The Crank Brothers Cobalt C Directset omits the standard headset cup and replaces it with flanges incorporated directly onto the bearing itself. This results in a lighter, lower stack height headset that compliments today’s cross country race bikes. The Cobalt C Headset features custom made 28 ball sealed retainer bearings top and bottom that are warrantied for 5 years. Its outer races are formed from bearing steel with a black protective coating to keep them looking good. weight - 65g. size - 1 1/8in. stack height - 21mm including crown race. material - 52100 bearing steel. upper bearings - sealed 28-ball retainer. lower bearings - sealed 28-ball retainer. warranty - 5years.
The same team that brought you the eggbeater sl have turned their attention to headsets. The Crank Brothers Cobalt SL Directset omits the standard headset cup and replaces it with flanges incorporated directly onto the bearing itself. By omitting the Cups that usually hold the bearings Crank Brothers have created a headset that is both lighter, and has a lower stack-height than you'll find on conventional headsets. The Cobalt SL directset is not only incredibly light, it s also built to last. The rust free, stainless steel outer races ensure a finish that will keep its shine. Meanwhile the custom bearings of the Cobalt SL Directset come with a 5 year warranty for peace of mind. weight - 65g. size - 1 1/8in. stack height - 21mm including crown race. material - 440c stainless steel lower. upper bearings - sealed 28-ball retainer. lower bearings - sealed 28-ball retainer. warranty - 5years.
The same team that brought you the Mallet and 5050 pedals have turned their attention to headsets. The Crank Brothers Sage C 1.5 Directset omits the standard headset cup and replaces it with flanges incorporated directly onto the bearing itself. This lowers the stack-hieght of the Sage C Directset to an industry best 21mm, an ideal match for todays long travel freeride bikes. The Sage C Directset's outer races are formed from bearing steel with a tough black finish. On the Sage range the bearing flanges are an extra long 15mm, allowing them to be inserted deep into the headtube to transmit loads over a greater area. Meanwhile the bearings themselves are custom made, 34 ball, full complement (max) bearings both top and bottom for maximum strength. Crank brothers are so confident in the strength of this design that they offer a full 5 year warranty on the bearings in all of their Directsets. weight - 92g. size - 1.5 in. stack height - 21mm including crown race. flange - 15mm. material - 52100 bearing steel. upper bearings - sealed max. lower bearings - sealed max. warranty - 5years.
The same team that brought you the Mallet and 5050 pedals have turned their attention to headsets. The Crank Brothers Sage C 1 1/8 Directset omits the standard headset cup and replaces it with flanges incorporated directly onto the bearing itself. This lowers the stack-hieght of the Sage C Directset to an industry best 21mm, an ideal match for todays long travel freeride bikes. The Sage C Directset's outer races are formed from bearing steel with a tough black finish. On the Sage range the bearing flanges are an extra long 15mm, allowing them to be inserted deep into the headtube to transmit loads over a greater area. Meanwhile the bearings themselves are custom made, 34 ball, full complement (max) bearings both top and bottom for maximum strength. Crank brothers are so confident in the strength of this design that they offer a full 5 year warranty on the bearings in all of their Directsets. weight - 66g. size - 1 1/8 in. stack height - 21mm including crown race. flange - 15mm. material - 52100 bearing steel. upper bearings - sealed 34 ball max. lower bearings - sealed 34 ball max. warranty - 5years.
Crank Brothers have taken the humble headset back to the drawing board and come up with the ultimate in lightweight, minimalist headsets. The Crank Brothers Cobalt Ti Directset omits the standard headset cup and replaces it with flanges incorporated directly onto the bearing itself. This results in a lighter, lower stack height headset than you've ever seen. The Cobalt Ti Headset features 28 ball sealed retainer bearings top and bottom and a titanium upper race for the ultimate in light weight. weight - 58g. size - 1 1/8in. stack height - 21mm including crown race. material - 6al 4v titanium upper / 440c stainless steel lower. upper bearings - sealed 28-ball retainer. lower bearings - sealed 28-ball retainer. warranty - 5years.
Crank Brothers have taken the humble headset back to the drawing board and come up with the ultimate in lightweight, minimalist headsets. The Crank Brothers Iodine SL Directset omits the standard headset cup and replaces it with flanges incorporated directly onto the bearing itself. This results in a lighter, lower stack height headset perfect for todays longer travel all mountain bikes. The Iodine SL Directset's outer races are formed from lustrous 440c stainless steel for a finish that will keep looking great for years. But its beauty is not skin deep, it also features custom made 28 ball sealed retainer bearings on top and 34 ball max bearings on the bottom. This combination saves weight where you can (the top race takes less punishment), but makes it tough where you need it, with a full complement of bearings for the bottom race. This attention to detail means Crank Brothers can offer a great 5 year warranty on the bearings. weight - 66.5g. size - 1 1/8in. stack height - 21mm including crown race. material - 440c stainless steel lower. upper bearings - sealed 28-ball retainer. lower bearings - sealed 34-ball max. warranty - 5years.
The same team that brought you the Mallet and 5050 pedals have turned their attention to headsets. The Crank Brothers Opium C Directset omits the standard headset cup and replaces it with flanges incorporated directly onto the bearing itself. This lowers the stack-hieght of the Iodine C Directset to an industry best 21mm, an ideal match for todays long travel downhill bikes. The Opiume C Directset's outer races are formed from 52100 bearing steel with a black finish. Its good looks cover some thorough engineering though. It features custom made, 34 ball, full complement (max) bearings both top and bottom. For Downhill racing, nothing else will do. Crank brothers are so confident in the strength of this design that they offer a full 5 year warranty on the bearings in all of their Directsets. weight - 66.5g. size - 1 1/8in. stack height - 21mm including crown race. material - 52100 bearing steel. upper bearings - sealed 34-ball max. lower bearings - sealed 34-ball max. warranty - 5years.
The same team that brought you the Mallet and 5050 pedals have turned their attention to headsets. The Crank Brothers Opium SL Directset omits the standard headset cup and replaces it with flanges incorporated directly onto the bearing itself. This lowers the stack-hieght of the Iodine SL Directset to an industry best 21mm, an ideal match for todays long travel downhill bikes. The Opiume C Directset's outer races are formed from rust free stainless steel so it will keep on looking great for years. This is handy because that is how long the headset will last. It features custom made, 34 ball, full complement (max) bearings both top and bottom, for downhill racing, nothing else will do. Crank brothers are so confident in the strength of this design that they offer a full 5 year warranty on the bearings in all of their Directsets. weight - 66g. size - 1 1/8in. stack height - 21mm including crown race. material - 440c stainless steel lower. upper bearings - sealed 34-ball max. lower bearings - sealed 34-ball max. warranty - 5years.
The same team that brought you the eggbeater sl have turned their attention to headsets. The Crank Brothers Iodine C Directset omits the standard headset cup and replaces it with flanges incorporated directly onto the bearing itself. This lowers the stack-hieght of the Iodine C Directset to an industry best 21mm, perfect for todays long travel all mountain bikes. The Iodine C Directset's outer races are formed from 52100 bearing steel with a black finish. Its good looks cover some thorough engineering though. It features custom made 28 ball sealed retainer bearings on top and 34 ball max bearings on the bottom. This combination saves weight where you can (the top race takes less punishment), but makes it tough where you need it, with a full complement of bearings for the bottom race. This attention to detail means Crank Brothers can offer a great 5 year warranty on the bearings. weight - 66.5g. size - 1 1/8in. stack height - 21mm including crown race. material - 52100 bearing steel. upper bearings - sealed 28-ball retainer. lower bearings - sealed 34-ball max. warranty - 5years.