{"product_id":"cane-creek-40-ec34-28-6-ec34-30-headset-black","title":"Cane Creek 40 EC34\/28.6 | EC34\/30 Headset - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cane Creek 40 EC34\/28.6 | EC34\/30 is an \u003cstrong\u003eexternal-cup headset for straight 1-1\/8\" steerers\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 40-Series, Cane Creek's balance of performance, durability and value. It draws on the 110-Series design in a lower-cost build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt runs \u003cstrong\u003esealed ZN40 cartridge bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e in 6000-series alloy cups, with a steel crown race and integrated seals. The set weighs 98 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders with an EC34 head tube at both ends and a straight 1-1\/8\" fork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders replacing a worn headset on a budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for tapered forks, integrated or zero stack head tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm EC34 upper and lower\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e30 crown race\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack is \u003cstrong\u003e16mm upper and 12mm lower\u003c\/strong\u003e; check steerer length and stem position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal cups press in, so installation calls for a headset press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSealed ZN40 cartridge bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCups:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6000-series alloy cups pressed into the head tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLower:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSteel crown race with integrated seals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interlok spacer compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed cartridge bearings and Cane Creek build at 40-Series pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6000-series alloy and ZN40 bearings rather than 110-Series materials; 28mm of external stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e A straightforward EC34 replacement that shares Interlok spacers with the 110.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio we use the 40 EC34 as our go-to service replacement for straight-steerer external-cup bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper: EC34\/28.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower: EC34\/30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteerer: 1-1\/8\" straight, 28.6mm stem clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrown race: 30, steel with integrated seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack height: 16mm upper, 12mm lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearings: Sealed ZN40 cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCups: 6000-series alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 98 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: BAA0068K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cane Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53537315356979,"sku":"BAA0068K","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/e98e8519f893d8bb852c979371ece920449a7e1e.jpg?v=1782248141","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/cane-creek-40-ec34-28-6-ec34-30-headset-black","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}