Description
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- Chris King NoThreadSet, external cup (EC34/EC34)
- 1-1/8″ straight threadless steerer only
- 34mm head tube I.D. (traditional external cup frames)
- Cartridge sealed bearings, GripLock retention
- Includes crown race; aftermarket top cap (not King)
- Road, MTB, CX, gravel compatible
Condition: Very good plus overall. King cups, bearings, and crown race all present and in excellent shape. Top cap is a generic aftermarket unit — functional, not original King. Dark burgundy anodizing is consistent and intact across all King components.
Notes from MyBikeThing Chris King NoThreadSets are the benchmark — USA-made, fully serviceable, and they literally get smoother with age as the bearing tracks burnish in. Dark burgundy is a discontinued colorway that’s increasingly hard to find and adds collector appeal on top of the already premium function. If you’ve got a classic steel or ti frame that deserves the best headset ever made, this is it.
Workshop Wisdom King headsets use external press-fit cups — you’ll need a headset press for proper installation. Don’t skip this; hammering will distort the cups and ruin the bearing seats. Once installed, use the GripLock system for precise, rattle-free preload adjustment.
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Keywords Chris King headset, NoThreadSet, EC34, 1-1/8 threadless, dark burgundy, bourbon, discontinued colorway, external cup headset, road MTB CX gravel, USA made, GripLock, sealed bearings











