With more builders, manufacturers, and riders asking for full internal routing of cables and brake lines, we are proud to announce the addition of AeroSet™️ 1 and 2 headsets. AeroSet™ 1 fits headtubes with IS52/IS52 upper and lower and 45° x45° bearing sizes. AeroSet™ 2 is the same but with a lower bearing spec of 36°x45° degree.
The new AeroSets™ feature King’s GripLock® technology, which protects a fork’s steerer tube from excessive preload and protects the headset bearings from excessive shock load while riding. The system uses two isolated wedges to isolate headset bearing adjustment from the steerer tube location. GripLock® solves the problem of loose headsets on long-travel mountain bikes and also eliminates the chance of headset-inflicted fatigue on the lightweight carbon steerer tubes found on modern road forks.
Chris King Sales Manager Greg Hudson says, “The AeroSet™ brings King’s whole history of innovation in headsets, like superior bearings and our GripLock® system, to the industry’s most cutting-edge bikes. AeroSet ™ makes servicing internally routed frames easier, while simultaneously cutting down on the amount of service and periodic adjustment riders need to make with conventional headsets. I think a lot of folks believe internal routing will make servicing their bike more challenging, but with AeroSet™ we’ve worked to minimize that challenge, with the added benefits that come with all Chris King headsets.”
While we still offer a complete selection of headsets for traditional external routing, AeroSet™️ 1 and 2 will now bring the dependability of our legendary bearings and GripLock®️ technology to a wider array of frames.
Compatible with bikes from ENVE, Time, Argonaut, Baum and more.