The Ritchey External Cup EC Threadless Headset is a reliable 1 1/8" headset built for standard EC34 headtubes, combining a smaller upper bearing to help reduce weight with an oversized lower bearing designed to better manage riding loads. Deep external bearing cups provide secure insertion, while the black steel and plastic construction keeps it practical, durable, and straightforward for replacement or build projects.
Features
- External cup, threadless headset design for EC34 headtubes
- Smaller upper bearing helps keep overall weight down
- Oversized lower bearing is designed to handle heavier loads at the fork crown area
- Deep bearing cups support solid, secure insertion into the frame
- Retainer ball-bearing system for dependable everyday performance
- Classic black finish for a clean, understated look
Specs
- Materialsteel/plastic
- Threadless
- Stack height:28.9mm
- Stack height upper: 15.7mm
- Stack height lower: 13.2mm
- Headtube ID: 34mm
- S.H.I.S. upper: EC34/28.6 (1 ⅛”)
- S.H.I.S. lower: EC34/30 (1 ⅛”)
- Bearings: retainer ball-bearing
- Weight: 156g
- Color: black
*Incompatible with Ritchey WCS Carbon forks with integrated 45° crown race