Cane Creek 40 Tapered Headset, Black ZS44/28.6/H8 | EC44/40

Cane Creek 40 is a tapered headset for frames with a 44 mm head tube and forks with a tapered steerer tube. The combination of ZS44/28.6 at the top and EC44/40 at the bottom fits, among others, Brother Cycles Mehteh, Stroma and Big Bro. Great headset value from American Cane Creek, and a good choice if you want sealed, replaceable bearings without moving up to the 110 series.

It's important to understand the designation before ordering. ZS44 means the upper bearing cup is pressed into a 44 mm head tube and sits mostly inside the frame. EC44 means the lower bearing cup sits outside the head tube. Combined with 28.6 mm at the top and 40 mm at the fork crown, the headset is designed for a standard tapered 1 1/8"–1.5" fork.

The 40 series has aluminum bearing cups and sealed cartridge bearings that can be replaced when worn out. The top cap, star nut and bolt are included, so you get the parts needed for a standard Ahead installation.

Before ordering, check that the frame actually requires ZS44/28.6 at the top and EC44/40 at the bottom. Two frames with a 44 mm head tube don't necessarily use the same headset, so the SHIS designation is the safest way to check compatibility. The bearing cups should be pressed in with a headset press. If you don't have the right tool, we recommend having a bike workshop do the installation.

Quick Specs

• Model: Cane Creek 40
• Type: Tapered Ahead headset
• Upper SHIS: ZS44/28.6/H8
• Lower SHIS: EC44/40
• Head tube: 44 mm inner diameter at the top and bottom
• Steerer tube: Tapered 1 1/8"–1.5"
• Steerer tube at top: 28.6 mm
• Crown race seat: 40 mm
• Bearing cups: Aluminum
• Bearings: Sealed, replaceable cartridge bearings
• Color: Black
• Fits, among others: Brother Cycles Mehteh, Stroma and Big Bro
• Included: Top cap, star nut and bolt
• Installation: The bearing cups are pressed in with a headset press

*If you don't have a headset press, we strongly recommend visiting your local bike workshop. For example, us: https://www.urbanbikewear.com/products/rampreparation