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
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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. ...

Chris King Baseplate (Crown Race)
- Titanium: To many, this is commonly called a crown race. Chris King choose to call it a baseplate
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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. Chris King offer baseplates in stainless steel & titanium in 1" & 1 1/8" sizes. ...

Chris King Bottom Bracket Cup Set: Chris King have been making stainless steel bearings at their headquaters for 34 years & never has there been a component that benefited more from their quality than the external bottom bracket. The Chris King bottom bracket is specifically designed for crank systems with outboard bearing cups & is available in the full assortment of colours that only King can do. It all starts with the bearings. They make their own bearings in-house & their process allows them to place more balls per bearing, 24 to be exact, than their competitors
- more rolling elements per bearing translates to a stronger overall bearing system. A bottom-bracket specific upgrade to the legendary sealing system allows the bearings to be purged & re-greased using Kings precision made injector tool. This combination of strength & serviceability gives them the confidence to offer an industry-leading 5-year warranty on all bottom brackets. Compatibility: King offer bottom bracket cups in combination with a plastic centre sleeve & three anodized 2.5mm chainline spacers for 24mm crank axle systems such as Shimano Hollowtech II. Only 108 grams New for 2010 is the SRAM-compatible 24mm stepped axle configuration. The stepped axle Chris King bottom bracket makes use of a fit kit to match the crank axle to Kings standard cups & bearings but without use of chainline spacers. 125 grams. 24mm Axle systems include: Shimano Hollowtech II, Race Face X-Type, FSA Mega Exo 24mm Stepped Axle systems include: SRAM GXP, Truvativ GXP, Bontrager GXP Chris King strongly recommend using the BB External Cup Tool & torque wrench for proper installation Various colours available, but not all colours are pictured
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Pulling together a 41mm upper bearing & 52mm lower, this quality-built headset has been made with over 40 years of exceptional componentry behind it, resulting in a smooth & efficient fork rotation. Compatible with Santa Cruz, Yeti & Alchemy frames, it features a Grip Lock construction for easy installation. ...

Comprising of a 42mm upper bearing & 52mm lower, this dependably durable headset has over 40 years of exceptional componentry in its heritage, making for a trusted, high-end headset. Compatible with Chris King baseplates & 45-degree integrated crown races, it lets you pivot & twist with exceptional smoothness & swiftness. ...

Comprising of a 41mm upper bearing & 52mm lower, this reliable & long-lasting headset has over 40 years of exceptional componentry pedigree, resulting in a high-performance build. Suitable for use with Santa Cruz Stigmata frames & more, it lets you twist & turn with superb smoothness & swiftness. ...

Chris King started making headsets in 1976 & have been refining them ever since. This model features a robust aluminium construction, which makes it more than ready to handle all the intensity that comes with long days on your bike. Whether you're clocking up the miles with your local road club or shredding the MTB trails, this versatile headset is engineered for maximum strength & performance. Built for precision, it sets the standard for quality by offering an integrated headset design that's built on the same pedigree of the brand's headsets from the past 40 years. Coming complete with a patented Grip Lock retention design, this model offers exclusively reliable headset adjustment. Technologies: Grip Lock: The most significant challenge to overcome is that integrated bearings are not pressed into a cup & sit loosely in the frame. When bearings are not pressed securely into a cup they shift & move, rapidly losing preload. As preload drops, the bearings are more susceptible to creaking, damage, & failure. Chris King's patented Grip Lock™ bearing cap is tried & tested & is a patented design that preloads the headset independently of clamping onto the steerer. The Grip Lock™ design ensures that the Chris King Drop Set™ 4 retains preload far better than the competition & is impervious to the ill effects of load spikes from large hits & heavy braking. This means smoother steering, no more creaking, & a longer-lasting headset. ...

This versatile component means that you can build a low stack height threaded headset with a unique collet locking system that stays securely adjusted. Engineered, manufactured & assembled in Portl&, Oregon USA, this headset is also equipped with Chris King's legendary made-in-house bearings. This results in super-smooth performance & fantastic durability on every ride. ...