{"product_id":"cane-creek-40-series-upper-zs49-28-6-black","title":"Cane Creek 40-Series ZS49\/28.6 Upper Headset - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cane Creek 40-Series Upper is a \u003cstrong\u003eZS49\/28.6\u003c\/strong\u003e top headset assembly in black, sold on its own so it can be paired with a separate lower. It belongs to Cane Creek's 40-Series Solutions system, which splits top and bottom cup assemblies for tapered, reducer and conversion applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCane Creek builds it with the \u003cstrong\u003esame features and materials as 40-Series complete headsets\u003c\/strong\u003e. The upper ships with a star nut and top cap, sits at an \u003cstrong\u003e8mm stack\u003c\/strong\u003e, and weighs 57g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders and mechanics replacing the upper half of a headset on a frame that takes ZS49\/28.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders pairing separate upper and lower assemblies for tapered, reducer or conversion setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the right part if your frame's upper S.H.I.S. code is anything other than ZS49\/28.6\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\u003eUpper code must read ZS49\/28.6.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lower assembly is sold separately and must match your frame's lower code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 8mm stack adds to front-end height; account for it when setting spacers and steerer length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix-and-match system.\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-Series Solutions separates the top and bottom cups, so the upper can be chosen independently of the lower and crown race.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar nut and top cap included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Top assemblies include both, so the upper is ready for preload once paired with a lower and fork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinish is black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiggest strengths: ZS49\/28.6 upper with star nut and top cap, 8mm stack, 57g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradeoffs: Upper only; a matching 40-Series lower with crown race is a separate purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat makes it different: Modular 40-Series upper that pairs with independently chosen lowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe use 40-Series Solutions uppers at Victory Bicycle Studio when a frame's upper and lower call for different assemblies. Confirm ZS49\/28.6 against your frame spec before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 40-Series Upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS.H.I.S.: ZS49\/28.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack: 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 57g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Star nut, top cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: BAA0078K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cane Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53544403632435,"sku":"BAA0078K","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/d974890078f525d68bbf8b49f751d090207e4ded_14626140-2ede-46c0-8641-8a78e9a1d896.jpg?v=1782335355","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/cane-creek-40-series-upper-zs49-28-6-black","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}