Why We Make It
Maybe we’re just a bunch of old softies, but the GripNut told the world we meant business when it came to headsets, and there are still a kajillion of them out in the world, giving good, daily service. It’s hard to talk about sustainability and not keep making a cornerstone product like this one.
Why You Want It
You want to ride that classic bike of yours forever, and we don’t blame you. Our GripNut™ headset is designed for threaded forks that don’t require a cable hanger or additional spacers, allowing us to build a low-stack-height threaded headset with a unique collet locking system that stays securely adjusted.
Every Chris King headset is built with our heat-treated bearings and surgical-grade steel races machined simultaneously to ensure they are perfectly matched. As Chris King bearing tracks age and burnish, they actually get smoother, and all headsets are fully serviceable for years upon years of demanding riding. External upper and lower cups with the iconic Chris King rounded profile add timeless style to even the most modern bike.
Be sure to determine proper fitment to your frame before ordering. If you have any questions regarding proper fitment, please visit your local King dealer or contact customer service at info@chrisking.com.
- Engineered, manufactured, and assembled in Portland, Oregon, USA
- King Lifetime Warranty
- Legendary made-in-house bearings
- GripNut™ proprietary collet retention system
- Fitment for 1” threaded: EC30/25.4-24tpi, EC30/26.5
- Fitment for 1-1/8” threaded: EC34/28.6-26tpi, EC34/30
