User serviceable and likely to outlast a few frames.

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.

At Chris King Precision Components, we manufacture each headset in our own facility to exacting standards, using quality-at-the-source methods to minimize waste. Even the sealed, cartridge style bearings are made in-house and are hand-checked. Post-anodization laser-etching ensures crisp detail and durability of external marks.

We believe this component so well represents us that we offer a 10-year warranty on all models.

Our standard headsets are available in 4 different models, 3 sizes and 9 colors. We make a stainless steel headset and 3 absolutely gorgeous titanium models. You’ find our headsets are ideal for every type of bicycle and all styles of riding.

Integrated and Internal style headsets
We recognize the popularity of these systems and choose not to produce one of our own. We presented an opinion on internal and integrated systems several years ago and our belief remains the same today. We simply believe these systems do not have the long-term durability and performance characteristics to carry the King name. To find out more, please download our "Integrated Headsets Explained" document. (450kb)