Cane Creek 50-Series Complete Headsets
Description
Slotting immediately in between the Forty and Hellbender 70 headsets, Fifty brings a new, modern aesthetic while maintaining a relatively affordable price. Additional machining on the top cover and cups along with refined, laser-etched graphics give the headset a sharper, more angular appearance that feels more appropriate for today’s bikes.
Fifty is a fantastic upgrade over most stock headsets and is one of the first places riders should look to increase the peace of mind that comes with a quiet, tight, and smooth-riding bike.
Precision engineered by Cane Creek in Fletcher, NC.
Sealed steel crown race included.
Highlights:
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Reliable ZN40 bearings are zinc-coated to resist corrosion.
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Upper headset bearing protected by two layers of seals within the top cover.
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Lower bearing protected by rubber lip seal co-molded onto crown race.
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Drop-in bearing design and captured compression ring that integrates with top cover make headset service easy and immediate.
Cups and Covers
6061 T-6 Aluminum
Internally relieved to reduce weight
Bearings
ZN40 sealed cartridge bearings, zinc-coated for corrosion resistance
Sealing
Steerer tube o-ring seal, low friction top cover lip seal, co-molded crown race lip seal
Compression Ring
Carbon-friendly compression ring retained in top cover
Crown Race
Steel: forged, then machined for increased hardness & durability
Spacers
Compatible with Cane Creek Interlok spacers + traditional. Spacers sold separately
Stack Heights
External Cup (EC) — 15mm top, 11mm bottom
ZeroStack (ZS) — 8mm top, 4mm bottom
Integrated (IS) — 9mm top, 1mm bottom
Dependable zinc coated, sealed bearings
- EC30 will take a 38mm bearing
- EC34 will take a 41mm bearing
- ZS44 will take a 41mm bearing
- ZS49 will take a 41mm bearing
- EC44/40 will take a 52mm bearing
- EC44/33 will take a 47mm bearing
- EC49 will take a 52mm bearing
- ZS56 will take a 52mm bearing
- ZS62 will take a 52mm bearing
- IS41 will take a 41mm bearing
- IS42 will take a 42mm bearing
- IS52 will take a 52mm bearing
All complete Cane Creek headset assemblies (top or bottom) will use a 36×45 degree contact angle bearing, with the exception of our IS47/33 and EC44/33 headset assemblies. IS47/33 and EC44/33 will use a 45×45 degree contact angle bearing.