A black VP alloy integrated tapered headset for 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" steerers, sealed bearings, 28.6 x 41.8-52 x 39.8 x 9.5. An integrated headset drops the bearings straight into seats machined into the frame, with no pressed cups. A tapered steerer is wider at the crown, for extra stiffness in steering and braking.

• Tapered, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2"
• Integrated, threadless
• Sealed bearings
• Alloy
• Black

The headset is the bearing set that lets the fork and bars turn smoothly in the frame. A worn or loose headset shows up as a knock under braking or steering that feels notchy.

Headsets are frame-specific, so check the steerer size and every figure against your frame and fork before ordering. The dimensions are published exactly as the supplier lists them: 28.6 x 41.8-52 x 39.8 x 9.5. The supplier doesn't give an SHIS code, so we haven't listed one. Fitting needs a crown race tool.

Grease the bearing seats and the crown race before fitting, and set the preload so the fork turns freely with no play when you rock the bike with the front brake on.

Not sure it fits your bike? Send us the make, model and year before ordering and we'll confirm.