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4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
5 Reviews
4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
Based on 5 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 3 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
80%would recommend this product
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    Jason
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    Hellbender 70 Lite
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Crux/Aethos: BAA2471 is GREAT!

    Like most Crux owners, I have experienced issues with the standard headset from Specialized - I could never quite get the preload right or the headset would loosen up over time. The fix for that is BAA2471! It installed in a jiffy - upper and lower bearings, cover, dust cap and bolt. It is very well made and a 100% drop in replacement. The only recommendation I have is to put some grease on the o-ring of the cover and the top of the fork tube to make it easy to slide everything on. Highly recommended!!

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    Anonymous
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    Hellbender 70 Lite Hellbender 70 Lite - ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40 - Black - BAA2170K
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Hellbender 70 Lite - ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40 - BAA2170K

    Great product!

  • J
    JC
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    Hellbender 70 Lite Hellbender 70 Lite - IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 - Black - BAA2172K
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Hellbender 70 Lite - IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 - BAA2172K

    I've got this on a gravel bike and riding in very rough conditions with some high impact hits. The headset is quiet, durable, and looks good!

Hellbender 70 Lite

Sale price$124.99

Ultralight Headset

Hellbender 70 Lite

Ultralight Headset

Sale price$124.99
4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
5 Reviews

Hellbender 70 Lite is an ultralight headset that uses hybrid aluminum bearings and a unique preload assembly to shave considerable weight from our standard offering. An ideal choice for any bike where weight savings is a priority, but the rider doesn’t want to sacrifice durability and performance.

Highlights:  

  • Lightweight aluminum/steel hybrid Hellbender LITE bearings are 30% lighter than conventional headset bearings. 

  • Includes HB70 Lite preload assembly: half the weight of conventional parts   

  • Alloy dual-seal crown race 

  • ZS – 90 grams, IS – 54 grams 

Headset Code: Hellbender 70 Lite - ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40 - Black - BAA2170K

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4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
Based on 5 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 3 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
80%would recommend this product
Slide 1 selected
5 reviews
  • J
    Jason
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Hellbender 70 Lite
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Crux/Aethos: BAA2471 is GREAT!

    Like most Crux owners, I have experienced issues with the standard headset from Specialized - I could never quite get the preload right or the headset would loosen up over time. The fix for that is BAA2471! It installed in a jiffy - upper and lower bearings, cover, dust cap and bolt. It is very well made and a 100% drop in replacement. The only recommendation I have is to put some grease on the o-ring of the cover and the top of the fork tube to make it easy to slide everything on. Highly recommended!!

  • A
    Anonymous
    Reviewing
    Hellbender 70 Lite Hellbender 70 Lite - ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40 - Black - BAA2170K
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Hellbender 70 Lite - ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40 - BAA2170K

    Great product!

  • J
    JC
    Reviewing
    Hellbender 70 Lite Hellbender 70 Lite - IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 - Black - BAA2172K
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Hellbender 70 Lite - IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 - BAA2172K

    I've got this on a gravel bike and riding in very rough conditions with some high impact hits. The headset is quiet, durable, and looks good!

REVIEWS

HEAR WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY

4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
Based on 5 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 3 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
80%would recommend this product
Slide 1 selected
5 reviews
  • J
    Jason
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Hellbender 70 Lite
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Crux/Aethos: BAA2471 is GREAT!

    Like most Crux owners, I have experienced issues with the standard headset from Specialized - I could never quite get the preload right or the headset would loosen up over time. The fix for that is BAA2471! It installed in a jiffy - upper and lower bearings, cover, dust cap and bolt. It is very well made and a 100% drop in replacement. The only recommendation I have is to put some grease on the o-ring of the cover and the top of the fork tube to make it easy to slide everything on. Highly recommended!!

  • A
    Anonymous
    Reviewing
    Hellbender 70 Lite Hellbender 70 Lite - ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40 - Black - BAA2170K
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Hellbender 70 Lite - ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40 - BAA2170K

    Great product!

  • J
    JC
    Reviewing
    Hellbender 70 Lite Hellbender 70 Lite - IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 - Black - BAA2172K
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Hellbender 70 Lite - IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 - BAA2172K

    I've got this on a gravel bike and riding in very rough conditions with some high impact hits. The headset is quiet, durable, and looks good!

Additional Information

Product Specifications

Cups & Covers

6061 T-6 Aluminum
Internally contoured and relieved to minimize weight and maximize strength

Top Cover

Low-friction upper bearing seal completely seals cup from contaminants and is fully captured by the top cover with no loose parts

Crown Race

Alloy Dual-Seal crown race provides excellent seal efficiency with low friction

Compression Ring

Carbon friendly captured compression ring

Bearings

Lightweight aluminum/w steel hybrid Hellbender LITE sealed cartridge bearing

Weight

ZeroStack (ZS) — 90g (vs 117g for normal ZS Hellbender)
Integrated (IS) — 54g (vs 81g for normal IS Hellbender)

Part #s

BAA2170K – ZS44 / ZS56
BAA2171K – IS41 / IS52
BAA2172K – IS42 / IS52
BAA2173K – IS41 / IS47
BAA2174K – IS42 / IS47