About The Cane Creek 40 ZS44/28.6 | ZS44/30 Short Cover Headset - Black

The Cane Creek 40 Short Cover is a ZS44/28.6 | ZS44/30 zero-stack headset for 1-1/8" threadless steerers, in black. It draws on Cane Creek's 110-Series design and is aimed at riders who want a durable, long-lasting headset at 40-Series value.

Sealed ZN40 cartridge bearings run in 6000-series alloy cups, with a steel crown race that has integrated seals. The short cover keeps the upper at an 8mm stack, with 4mm at the lower.

Who It's For

  • Riders replacing a worn headset on a frame and fork that call for ZS44/28.6 and ZS44/30
  • Shop builds and daily riders who want sealed cartridge bearings at a 40-Series price
  • Not for tapered 1.5" forks or IS frames; choose a matching S.H.I.S. configuration instead

What to Look For

  • Both cups must be ZS44 and the fork needs a 30mm crown race seat (1-1/8").
  • Upper stack is 8mm and lower stack is 4mm; check stem height and steerer length if switching from a taller headset.
  • Interlok spacer compatible, if you want spacers that nest into the top cover.

Key Features

Bearings and cups. Sealed ZN40 cartridge bearings press into 6000-series alloy cups.

Sealed steel crown race. The crown race integrates its seals, sealing the lower bearing at the fork crown.

Short cover. The low-profile top cover sets an 8mm upper stack and accepts Interlok spacers.

Rider Intent Summary

  • Biggest strengths: Sealed ZN40 cartridge bearings, sealed steel crown race, Interlok compatibility
  • Tradeoffs: Fits only frames and forks that match ZS44/28.6 and ZS44/30
  • What makes it different: Short cover keeps a 40-Series zero-stack headset at an 8mm upper stack

Victory's Take

At Victory Bicycle Studio we treat the 40-Series as a dependable service headset for straight-steerer bikes. Check both ZS44 codes against your frame before ordering.

Specifications

  • S.H.I.S. upper: ZS44/28.6
  • S.H.I.S. lower: ZS44/30
  • Steerer clamp: 28.6mm threadless
  • Crown race: 30mm, steel with integrated seals
  • Upper stack: 8mm
  • Lower stack: 4mm
  • Bearings: Sealed ZN40 cartridge
  • Cups: 6000-series alloy
  • Color: Black
  • Part number: BAA0075K

What you get

  • S.H.I.S. - ZS44/28.6 | ZS44/30
  • Stack - 8mm upper / 4mm lower
  • Bearings - Sealed ZN40 cartridge
  • Crown race - 30mm steel, sealed
Cane Creek 40ZS44/28.6 / ZS44/30 Short Cover Headset Black

Cane Creek

Cane Creek 40 ZS44/28.6 | ZS44/30 Short Cover Headset - Black

Regular price $69.99 USD
Sale price $69.99 USD Regular price $69.99 USD

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the bike packaged and how long does delivery take?

All bikes are securely packaged to ensure that damage doesn't occur during shipping. All parts of the bike are padded and if needed, zip tied to minimize or eliminate movement inside the box. Once a bike is handed to the shipping company (usually Fedex or UPS), depending on your location, delivery will range from 1 day to 8 days. If you do choose the option for Professional Assembly or White Glove Delivery, this can add anywhere from 2 days to 5 days to the lead time.

Can I finance the purchase of my new bike?

Yes.  Simply select the Shop Pay Installments option which will allow you to buy now and pay later.  Shop Pay Installments is powered by Affirm.  If you would like to determine your spending limit, simply download the Shop app or the Affirm app on your smartphone and after you create an account on one of these apps, the app will let you know what is your spending limit.

Can I return the bike if it doesn't suit my needs?

Our return process is as follows. The customer is responsible for the return label ($150). Once the returned bike arrives at our warehouse, our team will inspect it and make sure it is in new condition and undamaged. Once we verify, we will process the return and issue a refund to the original payment method on file. To clarify the amount refunded, it would just be the amount of the bike (and tax if applicable) less the $150 shipping label that we provided, but the original shipping is not refunded. So if the original bike cost $4,500 and shipping was $150 (so you paid $4,650), you would be refunded $4,350 (the $4,500 less $150 for the return label) assuming the bike was returned in new and un-used condition and within the 30 day return period.

What does the warranty of my new bike or product cover and what is the warranty period?

Depending on the bike or any product, different companies have different warranty policies.  If you do ever have an issue with your bike or any product, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will assist with any warranty issues and clarify the warranty for the affected product.

Can I have my bike serviced at any bike shop?

Typically, to avoid any issues with your warranty, you should bring your bike to a certified mechanic or bike store for that bike (i.e. if you have a Trek bicycle, you should bring the bike to be serviced to a local bike store that is an authorized Trek dealer).  If you need assistance, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we can direct you to a certified dealer of your bike.

Do you ship bikes internationally?

We unfortunately do not ship bikes outside of the 48 contiguous states of the United States. We do recommend for international customers to open (or use a current account) account with a freight forwarding company. If you use a freight forwarding company located in the U.S., make sure to put your billing address for a dedicated credit card as the same address as the freight forwarder so that you don't have any credit card or payment method issues).

Once you do this, simply place an order with us and we can ship to the U.S. address as long as the credit card doesn't get rejected. Once the freight forwarder has the box/order/shipment, you would instruct them to then ship to you in your home country and they would charge you their own shipping charge to ship to your international address.

Do you offer free shipping?

We do offer free shipping on non-bike orders over $100. We do not offer free shipping for bicycles unless it is a one time promotion. Generally, bike shipping will cost $150 and that covers just the shipping of the bike with no assembly. If you were to bring that bike to your local mechanic or bike store, you would pay them their assembly fee. If you choose our Professional Assembly option for $200, our service technicians would assemble the bike before shipping and then re-pack the bike safely for transit. When you receive the bike you would attach the front wheel, attach the seatpost/saddle, and raise the handlebars and clamp them. Those three items do have to be detached to minimize or eliminate the chance of damage in transit.

How much does shipping cost?

For orders of parts, accessories, apparel, etc. on orders under $100, shipping is a flat rate of $9.99. Regular bike shipping without assembly is $150, bike shipping with Professional Assembly is an additional $200 (so $350 in total which includes the $150 of regular shipping). Our White Glove Delivery option is $699 and that will cover the assembly of the bike and our White Glove Delivery partner delivering your dream bike to your front door, ready to ride!

How can I track my order?

When you place your online order, you will receive an instantaneous email update with your order number and order details, and shortly after, you will receive a follow up order email with the tracking number for your order.  If you still need assistance with your order, feel free to email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will respond asap.

What happens if my package arrives damaged?

If your package arrives damaged, email online@victorybicyclestudio.com with pictures of all angles of the box and pictures of the damaged product and we will work with you to either send a new replacement asap and coordinate return (or re-imburse you for labor or costs incurred to fix the issue at your local bike store).

Are pedals included with the bike?

If you do not see pedals in the bullet point product specs on the product page, the bike does not come equipped with pedals.  Many manufacturers do not spec bikes with pedals, so they are often purchased separately.

If I only pay the $150 for bike shipping, can I assemble the bike on my own?

Victory Bicycle Studio highly recommends that you bring your bike to your local certified bike store for the brand of the bike that you purchased. If you do attempt to assemble the bike and damage occurs, this may result in your warranty not being honored. For that reason, we do highly recommend to select our Professional Assembly option for $299.