{"product_id":"cane-creek-40-ec49-38-1-ec49-40-headset-1-5-straight-steerer-black","title":"Cane Creek 40 EC49\/38.1 | EC49\/40 1.5\" Straight Headset - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cane Creek 40 EC49\/38.1 | EC49\/40 is an \u003cstrong\u003eexternal-cup headset for 1.5\" straight steerers\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 40-Series, with a \u003cstrong\u003e38.1mm stem clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e and a 40 crown race. It suits frames and forks built around a straight 1.5\" steerer rather than a tapered one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt runs sealed ZN40 cartridge bearings in 6000-series alloy cups, with a steel crown race and integrated seals. The set weighs 156 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders with an EC49 head tube at both ends and a straight 1.5\" fork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders replacing a worn headset on a straight 1.5\" bike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for tapered forks with a 28.6mm upper, which need a \/28.6 upper code\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 EC49 at both ends\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e38.1mm stem clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e; this headset does not take a 28.6mm steerer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack is \u003cstrong\u003e16mm upper and 12mm lower\u003c\/strong\u003e; external cups press in and call 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 external cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLower:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSteel 40 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 A sealed-cartridge replacement for straight 1.5\" steerers, with Interlok spacer compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156 g and 28mm of external stack; 38.1mm stems only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e EC49 cups at both ends with a 38.1mm upper, for straight 1.5\" forks rather than tapered.\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 keep this one in mind for straight 1.5\" bikes that are worth keeping on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper: EC49\/38.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower: EC49\/40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteerer: 1.5\" straight, 38.1mm stem clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrown race: 40, 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: 156 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: BAA0070K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cane Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53538005778739,"sku":"BAA0070K","price":102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/9d312e10b03a77c6e0f984c71d469052a280213f.jpg?v=1782256107","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/cane-creek-40-ec49-38-1-ec49-40-headset-1-5-straight-steerer-black","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}