{"product_id":"ritchey-wcs-drop-in-integrated-upper-headset-assembly-is42-28-6","title":"Ritchey WCS IS42\/28.6 Drop-In Upper Headset - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRitchey WCS Drop-In Integrated Upper Headset Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete \u003cstrong\u003eIS42\/28.6\u003c\/strong\u003e upper for 1-1\/8\" threadless steerers. It arrives with the top cap and star nut, so the upper side of the install is covered in one part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt uses a \u003cstrong\u003e45\/45-degree angular contact\u003c\/strong\u003e sealed cartridge bearing with a titanium coating for corrosion resistance, the detail that separates it from basic drop-in replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders replacing a worn upper on a frame with an \u003cstrong\u003eIS42 integrated\u003c\/strong\u003e head tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanics who want the bearing, top cap and star nut in one box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider a different upper if your frame is ZS, EC or a different IS size\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 first:\u003c\/strong\u003e IS42\/28.6 upper only; confirm your frame's upper S.H.I.S. code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45\/45-degree; match the bearing seat in your frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteerer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.6mm (1-1\/8\") threadless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 45\/45-degree angular contact sealed cartridge bearing, \u003cstrong\u003etitanium coated\u003c\/strong\u003e for corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e top cap and star nut come with the assembly, covering the upper side of the install in one part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e black.\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 Complete IS42\/28.6 upper with top cap and star nut; corrosion-resistant bearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper only; IS42 frames only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e Titanium-coated 45\/45 angular contact bearing in a drop-in assembly.\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 like that this WCS upper brings the bearing, cap and star nut together, which makes an IS42 refresh quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper (S.H.I.S.): IS42\/28.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteerer: 1-1\/8\" threadless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing: Sealed cartridge, 45\/45-degree angular contact, titanium coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Top cap, star nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 33055337008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ritchey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53538497626419,"sku":"33055337008","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/30921248bf55cdb46adc3ab39667e67ba99dbc0a.jpg?v=1782261716","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/ritchey-wcs-drop-in-integrated-upper-headset-assembly-is42-28-6","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}