{"product_id":"cane-creek-40-is41-28-6-short-cover-top-headset-black","title":"Cane Creek 40 IS41\/28.6 Short Cover Upper Headset - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCane Creek 40 IS41\/28.6 Short Cover Upper Headset\u003c\/strong\u003e is the upper assembly from the 40-Series Integrated (IS) line, for frames that call for an \u003cstrong\u003eIS41\/28.6 upper\u003c\/strong\u003e and a 28.6mm stem clamp. It replaces the top half of a headset only; pair it with the lower assembly your frame and fork specify.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike the complete 40-Series headsets, it draws on Cane Creek's premium 110-Series design and runs a \u003cstrong\u003esealed ZN40 cartridge bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e in 6000-series alloy. The short top cover sets upper stack at \u003cstrong\u003e9mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the assembly weighs 37 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders replacing a worn or damaged \u003cstrong\u003eIS41\/28.6\u003c\/strong\u003e upper without replacing the lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanics stocking 40-Series upper assemblies for service work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for you if your fit needs the tall-cover stack, or your frame uses a different upper S.H.I.S. 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\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e your frame's upper must be \u003cstrong\u003eIS41\/28.6\u003c\/strong\u003e; the lower is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStack height:\u003c\/strong\u003e the short cover gives \u003cstrong\u003e9mm\u003c\/strong\u003e upper stack, which changes stem height and spacer count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealed ZN40 cartridge bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e are the core of the 40-Series. Cane Creek specifies them for a durable, lightweight, long-lasting headset, carried over from its premium 110-Series design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCups and hardware are \u003cstrong\u003e6000-series alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same material used across the 40-Series range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top cover is \u003cstrong\u003eInterlok spacer compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e; the short cover sets 9mm of upper stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinish is \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout.\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 ZN40 cartridge bearings and 6000-series alloy cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper only; lower sold separately, and the short cover fixes upper stack at 9mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lets you service just the IS41\/28.6 upper of a 40-Series or matching frame without buying a full headset.\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 reach for the 40-Series when a frame calls for IS41\/28.6 and the rider wants a sealed, serviceable headset without stepping up to the 110-Series. Confirm your S.H.I.S. codes first; a correct fit matters more than anything else on this part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Cane Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: 40-Series Integrated (IS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper (S.H.I.S.): IS41\/28.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem clamp: 28.6mm threadless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop cover: Short\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper stack height: 9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearings: Sealed ZN40 cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 6000-series alloy cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 37 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: BAA0081K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cane Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53537637269811,"sku":"BAA0081K","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/4b59b8dd49658e26c34a671bbfe078e71cdedb0a.jpg?v=1782251409","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/cane-creek-40-is41-28-6-short-cover-top-headset-black","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}