Chris King Baseplate (Crown Race): Chris King offer its stainless steel baseplate (commonly called a crown race) in 1", 1 1/8", 1.5" & the 1.5" Devolution that means that you can run a 1.5" lower headset cup with 1 1/8" forks. Chris King choose to call it a baseplate as theirs is technically not a race. It is the foundation of the venerable Chris King Sealed Bearing headset & is designed as a low cost, sacrificial piece, easily replaced when worn or damaged upon removal. Stainless Steel Sizes available: 1" 1 1/8" 1.5" 1.5"
- 1 1/8" Devolution