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Description
Precision-Engineered Headset for Tapered Steerer Forks
The Chris King InSet™ 7 is the answer to modern mountain and off-road frame geometry — built specifically for 44mm straight headtubes paired with 1-1/8" to 1.5" tapered steerer forks. A low-stack ZS44 press-in upper cup keeps ride height minimal and clean, while the EC44 external lower cup adds the clearance needed to prevent crown and downtube interference. Every component is engineered, machined, and assembled in Portland, Oregon at Chris King's own facility.
At the heart of the InSet™ 7 are Chris King's proprietary heat-treated bearings, with surgical-grade steel races machined simultaneously so each set is perfectly matched from the start. Rather than wearing out, these bearing tracks burnish over time and become progressively smoother — a hallmark of Chris King components that makes them fully serviceable for years of hard riding. The patented GripLock® retention system uses a split-ring multi-piece bearing cap to deliver precise, repeatable headset preload without creep or play.
Bearings That Only Get Better With Miles
- Designed for 44mm straight headtubes and 1-1/8" to 1.5" tapered steerer tubes (ZS44/28.6 upper, EC44/40 lower).
- Low-stack ZS44 press-in upper cup keeps overall ride height low for a clean, integrated look.
- EC44 external lower cup prevents interference between the crown and downtube on modern frame geometries.
- Heat-treated, in-house cartridge bearings with surgical-grade steel races machined as matched pairs.
- Bearing tracks burnish and improve with use — built to be serviced and ridden for years, not replaced.
- Patented GripLock® system (US Patent 8662517) uses a split ring for consistent, independent headset preload.
- Aluminum cups available in a wide range of colors to match your build.
- Covered by the Chris King Lifetime Warranty.
UPC / Part Numbers
| Option | SKU | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Matte Black | BCB2 | — |
| Black | BCB1 | — |
| Opal | BCS1 | — |
| Red | BCR1 | — |
| Matte Turquoise | BCT2 | — |
| Matte Two Tone Punch | BCBF | — |
| Midnight Blue | BCZ2 | — |
| 3D Violet | BCP1 | — |
| Matte Mango | BCM2 | — |
| Matte Jade | BCG2 | — |
| Matte Gold | BCY2 | — |
