Hope Tech Conventional (Standard) MTB Headset

Hope Tech Conventional MTB Headset - 1 1/8 Steerer Tube When was the last time you thought about your headset? Maybe every now and then if you take your bike apart frequently. Maybe just the last time it seized if you are the kind of person that neglects maintenance until it is really needed. It has to be one of the ultimate fit-and-forget components. While it isn’t (and shouldn’t be) in your thoughts each ride, the headset is constantly working. Everything is all good until it isn’t. No one wants notchy steering or to have to replace bearings too often. Luckily, Hope Technology has your back, again... Keep on trucking Reliability and durability. Two words that apply to the entire Hope range, including our headsets. It’s easy to undervalue something that is essentially quite simple. We aren’t going to lie. Hope's headsets have some similarities with every other manufacturer out there. All a headset is trying to do is hold a couple of bearings in your frame to allow the fork steerer to rotate. Let's have a quick think about the forces that go through the headset though – the leverage created by the front end of the bike, for example. It’s not such an easy life. Add into that constant spray from the front wheel, and all of a sudden the cheapest bearings you can find don’t necessarily sound like the best choice. All in the details When a product is simple, it is the details that set it apart. That’s why we use a split crown race in all our headsets, allowing for quick fitting to the fork, and reduced risk of damage to the race/bearing interface. You won’t be surprised to hear that Hope uses the best quality stainless steel bearings, specifically to resist corrosion. Then, when they do eventually reach the end of their life, the bearings are replaceable. We don’t believe in unnecessary waste. Our headset cups are precision machined from 2014 T6 aluminium. Even a small variation can lead to creaking or a damaged headtube in the long run. We ensure that our headsets fit as they should. Every time. You can also buy their headsets in all the usual Hope colors, including the new Bronze anodized. Just because a product is functional doesn’t mean it shouldn’t look good, or match your bike. Let's face it, you’ll probably spend a good while staring down at that headset cap as you climb – it may as well look the part. Key Features: Conventional Design: Fits standard frames and 1 1/8" fork steerers. High-Quality Bearings: Custom-made, replaceable stainless steel bearings resist corrosion. Precision Machined: Cups, taper ring, and split crown race are machined from 2014 T6 aluminium. Effective Sealing: Achieved through an adjustable taper ring cover and integrated rubber seal. Color Options: Available in Black, Blue, Bronze, Orange, Purple, Red, and Silver  Weight: 120g