{"product_id":"chris-king-dropset-5-5252-headset","title":"Chris King Dropset 5 42\/52 45 headset","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe simple answer is that many contemporary bicycle frame designs call for the headset bearings to ride inside the frame’s headtube. After decades of making press-in bearing headsets, Chris King needs to make headsets that worked in these newer frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the beginning Chris King understood that integrated headsets posed a unique challenge in that the bearings are not pressed into a cup and sit loosely in the frame. When bearings are not pressed securely into a cup they shift and move, rapidly losing preload. As preload drops, the bearings are more susceptible to creaking, damage, and failure. This is a problem Chris King can solve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Want It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnter, the patented GripLock™ bearing cap. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GripLock™ design also takes the guesswork out of preloading a headset, because the bearing preload force is independent of the clamping force. The headsets can be preloaded to a torque spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with many Specialized mountain bike frames, see headtube specifications here. Not compatible with the 21'-22' Stumpjumper EVO.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegendary made-in-house bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented GripLock® retention design for dependable headset adjustment (US Patent 8662517) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42mm 45x45 upper bearing for 6.85-7.05mm bearing ream depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e52mm 45x45 lower bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the included baseplate and 45 degree integrated crown races.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chris King","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Steel","offer_id":48058716717297,"sku":"CDB1","price":246.42,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Black \/ Steel","offer_id":48058716750065,"sku":"CDB2","price":246.42,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Two Tones Black Gold \/ Steel","offer_id":48058716782833,"sku":"CDBY","price":236.79,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Mango \/ Steel","offer_id":48058716815601,"sku":"CDM2","price":246.42,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3D Violet \/ Steel","offer_id":48058716848369,"sku":"CDP1","price":246.42,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Steel","offer_id":48058716881137,"sku":"CDR1","price":246.42,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ Steel","offer_id":48058716913905,"sku":"CDS1","price":246.42,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Turquoise \/ Steel","offer_id":48058716946673,"sku":"CDT2","price":246.42,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Ceramics","offer_id":48058716979441,"sku":"CDB1C","price":453.04,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Black \/ Ceramics","offer_id":48058717012209,"sku":"CDB2C","price":453.04,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Mango \/ Ceramics","offer_id":48058717044977,"sku":"CDM2C","price":453.04,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3D Violet \/ Ceramics","offer_id":48058717077745,"sku":"CDP1C","price":453.04,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Ceramics","offer_id":48058717110513,"sku":"CDR1C","price":453.04,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ Ceramics","offer_id":48058717143281,"sku":"CDS1C","price":453.04,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Turquoise \/ Ceramics","offer_id":48058717176049,"sku":"CDT2C","price":453.04,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/1580\/4145\/files\/zm_20240621-010907.jpg?v=1776536879","url":"https:\/\/novasportsbikes.com\/products\/chris-king-dropset-5-5252-headset","provider":"Nova Sports Bikes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}