{"product_id":"cane-creek-hellbender-70-lite-headset-is42-28-6-h9-is52-40-b-tapered-black","title":"Cane Creek Hellbender 70 Lite IS42\/28.6\/H9 | IS52\/40 Tapered Headset - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cane Creek Hellbender 70 Lite in \u003cstrong\u003eIS42\/28.6\/H9 | IS52\/40\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tapered integrated headset in black for bikes where weight savings is a priority, built to keep the durability and performance of the Hellbender 70 line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCups and covers are internally contoured \u003cstrong\u003e6061-T6 aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the bearings are Hellbender Lite sealed cartridges in an \u003cstrong\u003ealuminum\/steel hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e construction. The top cover's low-friction seal fully seals the upper cup and is captured with no loose parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders trimming weight on a frame with an IS42 upper and IS52 lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon-steerer builds that need a carbon-friendly compression ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for frames with an IS41, ZS or EC upper\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\u003eIS42 upper, not IS41\u003c\/strong\u003e: the two are easy to confuse, so check your frame spec before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower IS52\/40 uses a 40mm crown race for a 1.5\" tapered fork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe upper is coded H9; factor that stack into stem height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHellbender Lite bearings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed cartridges with an aluminum\/steel hybrid build for lower weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptured top cover seal.\u003c\/strong\u003e A low-friction upper seal closes off the cup, with no loose parts to drop during service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe alloy dual-seal crown race keeps seal efficiency high with low friction at the lower bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA captured, carbon-friendly compression ring sets preload.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiggest strengths: Lightweight hybrid bearings, fully sealed captured top cover, carbon-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradeoffs: Fits only IS42\/IS52 frames in this configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat makes it different: Weight-focused version of the Hellbender 70 with hybrid Lite bearings\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 suggest the 70 Lite for weight-conscious builds that still need a well-sealed headset. Confirm IS42 before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Hellbender 70 Lite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS.H.I.S. upper: IS42\/28.6\/H9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS.H.I.S. lower: IS52\/40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteerer clamp: 28.6mm threadless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrown race: 40mm, alloy dual-seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearings: Hellbender Lite sealed cartridge, aluminum\/steel hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCups and covers: 6061-T6 aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompression ring: Carbon friendly, captured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: BAA2172K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cane Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53537681703219,"sku":"BAA2172K","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/c46f356790e608e341aa3f020f44f2481058747d.jpg?v=1782252114","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/cane-creek-hellbender-70-lite-headset-is42-28-6-h9-is52-40-b-tapered-black","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}