Hope Hope Integral Headset

Description : A range of 4 headsets is now available. All use common parts(bearings, taper rings, crown race, taper ring cover) with justthe cup or seat changing dependant on type of fitting.To run alongside the conventional 1 1/8" threadlessheadset, this year also see's an integrated (no cups, seats tofit inside the frame) an integral (low stack cups) and a 1.5"-1 1/8" step down. For more technical information, sizing and descriptionsplease consult the technical brochure or website.The bearings themselves are STAINLESS STEEL andare replaceable. The cups, taper ring and crown race(which is now split for easy installation and removal)are all machined aluminium. All headsets comecomplete with the Hed Doctor, and the 1.5" step downwith a stainless steel bolt version. Sealing is achievedthrough an adjustable taper ring cover and integratedrubber seal. The bearings also incorporate their own sealing,and being made from stainless steel resist corrosion and it'sby products much better than a conventional steel bearing.The conventional 1 1/8" headset is available in the 6standard colours - red, blue, silver, black, gold and gunsmoke,whilst the other 3 models are available in black only.*The 1.5" stepdown has a revised lower cup assembly whichdrops the crown of the fork down by 10mm, improvingclearance between forks and down tubes. An aftermarketcrown race is also available which has 3mm of extra heightbuilt into it, which again can be used to help with clearanceissues. Call the sales team for more information.