Chris King AeroSet 3 Headset

The Chris King AeroSet headset for the ENVE In-Route system with hidden cable routing, for a 44mm headset thread and 1 1/8–1.5-inch tapered steerer tube. The top cap, featuring two recesses and a groove for cable routing, is compatible with the ENVE In-Route system.

Chris King AeroSet 3 GripLock Headset Enve In-Route Specifications:

• Top EC44/28.6 for 1 1/8-inch steerer tube
• Bottom EC44/40 for 1.5-inch steerer tube
• Bearings: Stainless steel, double-sealed
• Exclusively compatible with 44mm frame mounts and 1 1/8–1.5-inch tapered forks with ENVE IN-Route cable routing

The Chris King AreoSet 3:

This headset now brings the proven Chris King quality to road bikes with internal cable routing from ENVE or FSA. Brake and gear cables, as well as DI2 cables, are discreetly routed through the frame, resulting in a clean and aerodynamic cockpit. With EC44 upper and lower cups, the headset is suitable for frames with a 44 mm head tube internal diameter and tapered forks with a steerer tube diameter of 1 1/8 inch / 28.6 mm at the top, 1.5 inches / 38 mm at the bottom and a 40 mm taper. The cap covers are made from aluminium and CNC-machined; the bearings are made from stainless steel with multiple seals and are so well-made that Chris King offers a 10-year warranty on all headsets. Furthermore, the bearings are easy to maintain.

ENVE IN-Route cable routing:

Hidden cables and wires are essential when it comes to modern bicycles and aerodynamic advantages in competition. As a complete system, ENVE IN-Route offers a wide range of stem, handlebar, headset and fork combinations to provide the right fit for every frame material and rider size. It routes all shift and brake cables through the stem, then through the headset, and aligns them in front of the steerer tube. From there, the front brake cable enters a connection at the front of the steerer tube to be routed through the left fork leg to the brake. The rest flows around the steerer tube into the down tube. These features make IN-Route a complete solution for cable integration.

IN-Route works by routing brake lines and cables through the handlebars, into the stem and down into the front section of the head tube. This is achieved by using a fork with a round 1.125-inch steerer tube and routing the hoses/cables between the steerer tube and the larger 1.5-inch upper headset bearing. The upper bearing cap and spacers match the shape of the IN-Route stem and the SES AR One-Piece handlebar from ENVE.

Chris King quality:

Anyone who hears the name Chris King immediately thinks of extremely durable headsets. Manufactured by Chris King in Portland, Oregon, USA, to a standard of quality that rightly deserves the label ‘indestructible’. The benchmark in headsets – often copied, never equalled – which is why it comes with a 10-year warranty.

Chris King GripLock:

The multi-piece GripLock cap is fitted with a slotted cone ring, which allows for an even easier connection between the steerer tube and head tube

Bearing installation dimensions EC 44-28.6 mm:

Upper frame mount 44 mm diameter, upper steerer tube diameter 28.6 mm, 1 1/8 inch

Bearing installation dimensions EC 44-40 mm:

lower frame mount 44 mm diameter, lower steerer tube diameter 38 mm, 1.5 inches. The tapered seat is 40 mm.

Herstellerinformation: Manufacturer details: Chris King, 2801 NW Nela St, 97210 Portland, Oregon, United States, http://chrisking.com