Cane Creek 40 Series Zero Stack Headset - SHORT TOP COVER

This is a perfect replacement headset for a straight tube 1 1/8 in fork. Bought a cheap brand before and had endless problems. This was set up and done in 30 minutes no issues. Great quality product.

Installation was straight-forward, having the tools to install makes it very manageable (headset press, grease, mallet, headset removal tool or wrapped rebar and a sharp wrapped screwdriver), If one does not have the headset press, maybe consider going to a bike mech, this is too simple an installation to damage your bike frame in winging the installation. Knocking out the previously installed headset cups was the most challenging part. You can use a length of rebar and mallet to knock these out and then then the sharp screwdriver and the mallet to knock loose the previously installed crown race from your fork.I re-used the star nut that was already in my bike as I did not have the tool to install a star nut and did not want to put one in crooked, the cane creek star nut is a nice black colour but appears identical to my stock nut. Use a quality bike grease (parktool or phil wood) as this will contribute to sealing water and dust out.A very well made product both in design, aesthetic and construction. Steering movement is hella smoother and the ability to seal out water, dust is evident with the quality seals and cap. Durability has to be tested on the trails over time but I have no doubt this headset will stand up. When finished installation, test for play and do the ole' drop test and observe if anything rattles or comes out of place and adjust accordingly.

Nice headset, great upgrade from an old loose bearing headset. Installed with allthread, fender washers/nuts to pull it into place.

Absolutely love this! Done a ton of research and this came out on top and was a great addition to upgrading my bike! Easy to install. Make sure you go to the website, great website for getting the info you need for the correct headset, and find the right one for your bike, check once, twice even 4 or 5 times to be sure. :)

You can’t go wrong with cane creek. Period.

Excellent product!!!

the seller was more than willing to help with any issues i had and when the product arrived it was as described. this headset also fits the nishiki wasatch.

This is a fantastic headset . A steal of a price and a great brand