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Chris King designed the first sealed bearing headset in 1976. Thirty-two years later, the King headset remains a benchmark for quality. No other bicycle component can claim the precision, performance and absolute reliability of a Chris King headset. We stock King headsets is all shapes and colors so you are sure to find what you are looking for. You won't find a better more reliable upgrade for your bike than the King headsets, there are people out there running headsets that are 15+ years old and haven't done much to them other than put new grease in the bearings.

Frequently Asked Questions on King Hubs

Where does that little plastic washer that came with my headset go?

Answer: The 'scuff washer' is intended to go between the bearing cap and stem or stem spacers to help offset the effects of unfaced stems. It will help reduce the adjustment problems and creaking commonly caused by unfaced stems.

I just bought a new road bike and it uses an 1-1/8" fork. Which Chris King headset do I use?

Answer: Our headsets are not specifically 'mountain' or 'road'. We make every Chris King headset to exceed all standards, regardless of where you choose to use it. All you need to do is choose the attachment style and size appropriate for your fork. If you would like to use your old 1" fork with your new 1-1/8" frame, you do have the option of using our Devolution™ sized headset.

I already have a Chris King headset, but am getting a new fork. Can I still use my old headset if I change attachment systems (i.e., from threaded to threadless, etc.)?

Answer: All of our headsets use common cups. If all you are changing is from threaded to threadless or vice versa, all you need is one of our conversion kits (see the NoThreadSet™, the GripNut™, the 2Nut™, or the Devolution™).

What is the headset warranty?

Answer: Though few ever need to take us up on it, our headset warranty is for 10 years.