Actually while we’re on that headset, I have the same one in my roadbike and want to get a blingier one for no reason other than that I’m a tart. Anyone know if CK do a version for that size/standard – I’m finding it hard to navigate the world of such things.
I don’t think they do, I don’t think Hope do either, it’s not really a headset, just the bearings, top and bottom races, and a cover on the top. However the bearings are the same as some headsets, IIRC Hope bearings will fit. Whether a Hope crown race forms a decent seal against the headtube is a different matter.
King won’t fit for sure, as their USP is that the bearings are pressed into the cups.
I’m finding it hard to navigate the world of such things.
IS 42 / 28.6 – IS 52.2 / 39.8
IS = integrated
42/28.6 outer/inner diameter of the upper bearing
52.2/39.8 outer/inner diameter of the lower bearing
Or a ‘normal’ 1.1/8 headset would be in the new nomenclature
EC 34/28.6 – EC 34/30
EC – external cups
34 = headtube diameter
28.6 = 1.1/8″
30= the little lip at the bottom of your fork steerer
Or a 44mm headtube with a 1.1/8 fork
ZS 44/28.6 – ZS 44/30
ZS = zero stack