WHY WE LIKE THE DROPSET 2 HEADSET Integrated with style, the DropSet 2 Headset is what you’ll find on our own bikes once we wear through the stock bearings. These headsets are built with the same quality Chris King has always provided, and we’re excited to install and forget ‘em on our own rigs Why We Make This The 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, we needed to make headsets that worked in these newer frames. From the beginning we 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. That’s a problem we know how to solve. Why You Want It Enter, our 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. Our GripLock™ design also takes the guesswork out of preloading a headset, because the bearing preload force is independent of the clamping force. Our headsets can be preloaded to a torque spec. Compatible with Open, 3T, All City, Low, Cinelli, Lynskey, and more. ~ Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon USA ~ Legendary made-in-house bearings ~ Patented GripLock® retention design for dependable headset adjustment (US Patent 8662517) ~ 42mm 45x45 upper bearing for 2.8-3.0mm bearing ream depth. ~ 52mm 45x45 lower bearing ~ Compatible with our included baseplate and 45 degree integrated crown races ~ Replacement integrated headset for 42mm upper headset measurements ~ Strong stainless steel bearings and durable and smooth ~ Works with most major brands bikes ~ Check original headset for fitment ~ Chris King has been making quality product since 1976 Please visit our website at http://www.ecomtb.com.my OR https://shopee.com.my/eco_mtb ** There is 1-3cm errors due to manual measurement. Please kindly understand. ** Actual product colour may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings. ** WE DO NOT DO COD ** ONLINE ONLY ** We support original products only. ** PRICE INDICATED IS ALREADY BEST PRICE, EXCLUDE COURIER