Chris King Headset EC InSet i8 ZS44/EC44

Every Chris King headset is built with our heat-treated bearings, and the surgical-grade steel races are machined simultaneously to ensure a perfect fit. As Chris King bearing tracks age and polish, they actually become even smoother, and all headsets are fully serviceable for years of demanding riding.

Designed for the next generation of tapered road and cyclocross forks, the Chris King InSet™ 8 is engineered to fit contemporary road and cross bikes that use 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" tapered head tubes and a 44mm head tube. Our InSet™ 8 combines our exclusive Chris King-engineered bearings with our GripLock® retention system for unparalleled ride quality.

• Designed, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon, USA
• King Lifetime Warranty
• Legendary homemade storage
• Patented GripLock® retention system for reliable headset bearing adjustment (US Patent 8662517)
• Responsibly lightweight
• Specifically designed for a 44mm straight head tube and a 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" tapered head tube