Chris King DropSet Assembly 45 steering bearing

Chris King DropSet™ 45 Steering Bearing Assembly – Legendary Precision for Your Integrated Headset

Elevate your ride to the highest standard of performance with the Chris King DropSet™ 45 Steering Bearing Assembly. Engineered for modern bicycle frames with integrated headtubes, this headset assembly is the definitive solution for riders who demand absolute steering precision, unwavering reliability, and a silent, creak-free experience. More than just a spare part, the DropSet™ 45 is a long-term investment in your bike´s handling and durability, built to withstand the rigors of any discipline, from aggressive trail riding to demanding road races.

The DropSet™ 45 is the culmination of over 40 years of precision manufacturing. Its core benefit lies in the patented GripLock® bearing cap system. This innovative design isolates the bearing preload from the clamping force of the stem, ensuring your headset remains perfectly adjusted even under heavy loads and impacts. This prevents bearing creep and premature wear, protecting both your headset and your frame´s delicate headtube, while providing a consistently smooth and responsive steering feel ride after ride. Say goodbye to the constant need for readjustment and the distracting creaks that plague lesser headsets.

Key Benefits:

* Unrivaled Steering Precision: Experience a direct and confident connection to your front wheel, allowing for more precise line choices and enhanced control in technical terrain.
* Legendary Durability: Built to be the last headset you ever need for your frame, offering unparalleled longevity and performance that stands the test of time.
* GripLock® Security: The patented system provides robust and reliable bearing preload, eliminating the risk of the headset loosening and preventing damage to your steerer tube.
* Creak-Free Performance: Meticulous engineering and superior bearing quality work in harmony to provide a silent, solid, and dependable front end.

Main Features:

* Designed specifically for frames with integrated 45-degree headset bearing seats.
* Features the patented GripLock® bearing cap for independent preload and stem clamping.
* Engineered, manufactured, and assembled in-house in Portland, Oregon, USA.
* Fully serviceable design for a lifetime of use.

Bearings

The heart of every Chris King component is its legendary bearing. Unlike other manufacturers who source generic bearings, Chris King designs and produces every single bearing in-house to ensure complete control over quality and performance. These angular contact bearings are machined from a single piece of high-quality steel bar stock and heat-treated for exceptional strength and durability. As they are used, they burnish and develop a wear pattern that actually makes them smoother and faster over time—they wear in, not out. Chris King made-in-house bearings are designed to last a lifetime and are fully serviceable. We encourage you to service your bearings before resorting to replacement.

Technical Specifications:

* Product: CHRIS KING DropSet™ Assembly 45 steering bearing
* Model: DropSet™ 45
* Bearing Angle: 45° x 45° for both upper and lower bearings.
* Compatibility: Designed for integrated headtubes that require a 45° bearing interface. It is crucial to verify your frame´s specific Integrated Standard (IS) dimensions to ensure a perfect fit.
* System: Patented GripLock® bearing cap design.
* Application: Road, Gravel, Cyclocross, and Mountain Biking