Description

Discover the benchmark for performance, durability, and value with the CANE CREEK 40-Series IS42 1 1/8´´ Tall semi-integrated headset. As a crucial component of your bike´s steering systems, this headset is engineered to deliver a significant upgrade in quality and reliability over standard, factory-installed parts. It represents the perfect balance of performance and longevity, making it an essential spare part for any serious cyclist looking to enhance their ride.
An affordable headset that still offers quality far beyond that of many stock headsets, the 40-Series is a testament to intelligent design and robust manufacturing. Forty draws from the premium 110-Series design, incorporating all the features necessary for a durable, quiet, and secure headset. This means you benefit from top-tier engineering principles without the premium price tag, gaining a tangible advantage in steering precision and long-term performance. For nearly 15 years, Forty headsets have been trusted by tens of thousands of riders worldwide and are often the standard by which other headsets are judged, a legacy built on unwavering reliability and rider satisfaction.
Experience a new level of steering smoothness and silence. The core of this headset´s exceptional performance lies in its meticulously crafted components. It eliminates the frustrating creaks and clicks associated with lesser-quality headsets, allowing you to focus purely on the trail or road ahead. The design ensures a secure and stable connection between your fork and frame, translating every subtle input from your handlebars into precise, confident control. Whether you´re navigating technical singletrack or carving through fast-paced corners, the 40-Series provides the stability you need to push your limits.
Key Features:
– Serviceable Performance: Features easily replaceable, sealed cartridge bearings for simple maintenance and a long service life.
– Robust Construction: Utilizes high-strength 6000 series alloy cups and materials, providing an optimal blend of low weight and high durability.
– All-Weather Reliability: A sealed steel crown race offers a durable and precise interface, protecting against contamination.
– Enhanced Bearing Life: ZN40 Bearings provide good corrosion resistance, ensuring smooth operation even in wet and challenging conditions.
– American Craftsmanship: Precision engineered by Cane Creek in Fletcher, NC, guaranteeing superior quality control and a perfect fit.
Technical Specifications:
– Model: IS42/28.6 – Top – Tall Cover
– Type: Semi-integrated (Zero Stack)
– Steerer Tube Diameter: 1 1/8´´
– Cup Skirt: 42mm
– Category: Steering Systems, Headsets