Ritchey Comp Cartridge 45º steering bearing

Restore the precision and fluidity of your bike´s steering with the RITCHEY Comp Cartridge 45° Headset Bearing. This essential component is the perfect solution for cyclists experiencing notchy, stiff, or loose steering, bringing your bike´s handling back to its original, factory-fresh condition. As a crucial part of your bike´s control system, a high-quality headset bearing ensures safety, confidence, and an overall more enjoyable ride.

Spare parts - Headsets.

RITCHEY Comp Cartridge Bearing 45°.

Genuine cartridge bearing for ritchey comp headset.
- 45/45 degree angular contact bearing.

This genuine Ritchey spare part is engineered specifically as a direct replacement for Ritchey Comp series headsets, guaranteeing a perfect fit and eliminating the guesswork often associated with non-original parts. By choosing an authentic Ritchey component, you ensure that the performance and durability meet the high standards set by the original manufacturer, preserving the integrity and value of your bicycle.

The key benefit of this bearing lies in its advanced sealed cartridge design. This self-contained unit effectively shields the internal ball bearings from contaminants like water, dirt, dust, and mud. This robust protection drastically reduces wear and tear, extends the service life of the component, and minimizes the need for frequent maintenance. The result is a consistently smooth and reliable steering performance, ride after ride, no matter the conditions.

Main Features:

* Restored Steering Precision: Eliminates play and friction in the headset for sharp, responsive handling and improved control.
* Genuine Ritchey Quality: Ensures perfect compatibility and performance with Ritchey Comp headsets.
* Sealed Cartridge Design: Offers superior protection against the elements, leading to increased durability and lower maintenance.
* Effortless Installation: As a complete cartridge unit, it is significantly easier and quicker to install than traditional loose ball bearings.
* Enhanced Durability: Built to withstand the rigorous demands of both road and off-road cycling, providing long-lasting, reliable function.

Bearings

The heart of this component is its sophisticated angular contact bearing (ACB) design. This is not a standard radial bearing; it is purpose-built for the unique forces experienced by a bicycle headset. The 45/45 degree angles of the inner and outer races are specifically engineered to handle both axial loads (from the rider´s weight and vertical impacts) and radial loads (from steering and cornering forces) simultaneously. This superior load management results in a more stable, durable, and exceptionally smooth-rotating system that resists developing play over time.

Technical Specifications:

* Product: RITCHEY Comp Cartridge 45° Steering Bearing
* Category: Spare Parts
* Subcategory: Headsets
* Bearing Type: Sealed Cartridge, Angular Contact Bearing (ACB)
* Angle: 45° x 45°
* Compatibility: Designed as a replacement bearing for Ritchey Comp headsets. Please verify your specific headset model requires a 45/45 degree bearing before purchase.
* Application: Bicycle Headset (Upper or Lower, depending on headset specification)