About The Chris King NoThreadSet Headset

The Chris King NoThreadSet is a threadless headset for external-cup (EC) head tubes and straight steerers, offered here in 1" and 1-1/8" sizes. Chris King has set the standard for headsets with it for decades, and it is meant for riders who want a headset they can service and keep running for as long as they own the frame.

What sets it apart in the headset category is how the bearings are made. Chris King heat-treats its own bearings and machines the surgical-grade steel races simultaneously, so each pair is matched. As the bearing tracks age they burnish and get smoother, and every NoThreadSet is fully serviceable, engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon, and covered by the King Lifetime Warranty.

Who It's For

  • Riders with an EC34 (1-1/8") or EC30 (1") head tube and a straight threadless steerer
  • Riders building a frame they plan to keep for many years
  • Riders who would rather service a headset than replace it
  • Riders matching a Chris King hub or bottom bracket finish
  • Riders with a tapered steerer or integrated head tube need a different headset

What to Look For

  • Size is fitment, not preference. The 1-1/8" version is EC34 upper and lower, a 28.6 threadless stem clamp and a 30 crown race. The 1" version is EC30 upper and lower, a 25.4 stem clamp and a 26 crown race. Match these to your frame and fork.
  • Colors differ by size. 1" is offered in black. 1-1/8" is offered in black, red, matte black, matte jade and matte turquoise.
  • Stack height affects your fit. Upper and lower stack are listed below; if you are replacing a headset with a different stack, your bar height changes with it.

Key Features

Matched races. The races are machined simultaneously from surgical-grade steel so each bearing pair is made to run together.

Bearings. Chris King's own heat-treated cartridge bearings. The bearing tracks burnish as they age and get smoother with use.

Serviceability. Fully serviceable, so it is maintained over the life of the bike rather than treated as a wear item.

Origin and warranty. Engineered, manufactured and assembled in Portland, Oregon, and backed by the King Lifetime Warranty.

Rider Intent Summary

  • Biggest strengths: matched heat-treated bearings and races that get smoother with age, full serviceability and a lifetime warranty.
  • Tradeoffs: straight-steerer EC fitment only, and service needs periodic attention to keep it at its best.
  • What makes it different: races machined simultaneously as a matched set, in a finish range that pairs with Chris King hubs and bottom brackets.

Victory's Take

At Victory Bicycle Studio we fit the NoThreadSet to bikes our customers intend to keep, because it is built to be serviced for years of demanding riding. Tell us your frame and fork and we will confirm the size before it ships.

Specifications

  • Size: 1", 1-1/8"
  • S.H.I.S. Upper / Lower: EC30 / EC30 (1"), EC34 / EC34 (1-1/8")
  • S.H.I.S. Stem Clamp Diameter: 25.4 Threadless (1"), 28.6 Threadless (1-1/8")
  • Crown Race: 26 (1"), 30 (1-1/8")
  • Upper Stack Height: 17.7
  • Lower Stack Height: 13.7
  • Bearing Type: Cartridge
  • Weight: 84 (1"), 98 (1-1/8")
  • Color: Black, Red, Matte Black, Matte Jade, Matte Turquoise

What you get

  • Chris King NoThreadSet headset in the size (1" or 1-1/8") and color you select
  • Heat-treated bearings with matched surgical-grade steel races
  • King Lifetime Warranty
Chris King NoThreadSet Headset - 1" Black

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Chris King NoThreadSet Headset

Regular price $210.00 USD
Sale price $210.00 USD Regular price $210.00 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.