Chris King NoThreadSet Headset 1-1/8" - Two Tone Black Gold
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Chris King NoThreadSet 1 1/8" is a classic external headset for frames with a 34 mm head tube and a straight 1 1/8" fork. The standard is EC34/28.6 at the top and EC34/30 at the bottom, with external bearing cups above and below the head tube. This is the right Chris King headset for bikes using the traditional 1 1/8" standard—not for tapered forks or frames with integrated or semi-integrated headsets.
NoThreadSet has been around since the early 1990s and is one of the components Chris King has built its reputation on. The bearings are made by Chris King themselves in Portland, with heat-treated bearings and matched steel bearing races. The design is fully serviceable, so when the headset needs attention after many miles, it can be opened, cleaned, and lubricated instead of replacing the entire headset.
The 1 1/8" version uses Chris King's GripLock system, which separates bearing adjustment from the clamping around the steerer tube. This helps the headset maintain the correct preload even when the bike is ridden hard and the terrain gets rough. The stack height is 17.7 mm at the top and 13.7 mm at the bottom, which is worth checking on builds where steerer tube length is already limited.
Two Tone Black Gold is the more expressive version of NoThreadSet. The black matte bearing cups are combined with prominent gold-colored KING markings instead of the more subtle tone-on-tone logos of the Sotto Voce versions. Technically, it is the same classic NoThreadSet, but the look is entirely different—especially on a custom build where the headset can be a visible part of the overall design.
The most important thing to check before buying is the complete headset standard. The frame must be designed for EC34 both top and bottom, and the fork must have a straight 1 1/8" steerer with a 30 mm crown race seat. If you have that combination, NoThreadSet is a serviceable 1 1/8" headset for anyone who would rather buy a component built for many years of use than treat the headset as a consumable.
Quick Specs
- Model: Chris King NoThreadSet 1 1/8"
- Type: External threadless headset
- S.H.I.S. upper: EC34/28.6
- S.H.I.S. lower: EC34/30
- Steerer: Straight 1 1/8"
- Crown race seat: 30 mm
- Head tube: For EC34, approximately 34 mm internal diameter
- Construction: External Cup top and bottom
- Upper stack height: 17.7 mm
- Lower stack height: 13.7 mm
- Total stack height: 31.4 mm
- System: Chris King GripLock
- Bearings: Serviceable Chris King bearings
- Weight: Approximately 98 g
- Color: Two Tone Black Gold
- Finish: Matte black with gold-colored markings
- Included: Chris King star nut
- Not compatible with: Tapered forks or frames with a headset standard other than EC34/28.6 | EC34/30
- Warranty: Chris King Lifetime Warranty
- Developed, manufactured, and assembled in: Portland, Oregon, USA
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