Chris King Precision Components has released a limited run of its legendary NoThreadSet™ in titanium, built for riders on bikes still rolling strong with 1-1/8” headtubes. It features a matte finish and matching titanium bolt, a refined, high-end take on a legendary design.
“As a company that prides itself on making things that last, we have a cohort of riders with bikes they’ve been riding for decades,” said King Design Manager Jay Sycip. “And so, we’ve continued to make our NoThreadset™ for them, and now, just to show them how much we love them, we’ve added a titanium version.
“Originally introduced in 1992, the NoThreadSet™ quickly became a benchmark for quality and reliability. It has been ridden to victory by World Champions and Grand Tour winners, and it continues to be a favorite among riders and framebuilders who value timeless performance and clean aesthetics.
“Despite the onward march of technologies and new standards, the NoThreadset™ remains one of our biggest sellers, and we made it in titanium for a long time,” SyCip continued. “So, we also feel a massive responsibility to the hundreds of thousands of great bikes out there that are still rolling and still giving people joy.
“Like all King’s headsets, the titanium NoThreadSets™ feature King’s patented GripLock™ bearing cap. The GripLock™ preloads the headset independently of clamping onto the steerer, so it retains preload far better than the competition and is impervious to the ill effects of load spikes from large hits and heavy braking. This means smoother steering, fewer adjustments, no creaking, and a longer lasting headset. GripLock™ also takes the guesswork out of preloading a headset, because the bearing preload force is independent of the clamping force. Every Chris King headset is built with their own heat-treated bearings, and surgical-grade steel races machined simultaneously to ensure they are perfectly matched.
Chris King’s Titanium NoThreadSets™ are available for a limited time via the King Website.