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110

The Absolute Best



110 is the last headset you’ll buy. Built around our premium Hellbender bearings, with cups cut from a finer grade of aluminum, and a full complement of robust weather seals, we’re confident that 110 will rise to the occasion of the finest custom builds and long-term upgrade investments. Classic aesthetics and a high-polish finish complete the package. Our Cane Creek 110 Guarantee means peace of mind, as the best headset is one that you never have to think about again.

Highlights:

  • 100% Lifetime Guarantee
  • Hellbender stainless steel bearings
  • Machined from 7075 series aluminum
  • Low-friction upper bearing seal and a double-lip crown race seal
  • Voted #1 Headset to Buy – 2023 Vital MTB Audience Survey

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100% Lifetime Guarantee

We invented the modern headset in 1992 with the Aheadset and the 110 series is a continuation of that legacy of precision, craftsmanship and performance.

We know the 110 headsets are the best in the world, and we want to make sure that they have the best guarantee in the world.

Cane Creek headset bearing and headset parts

Hellbender Bearings

The Hellbender bearings are built to live in the most extreme conditions, keeping you riding smoothly through rain, mud, grit or whatever the road and trail throws at you. Using Stainless Steel bearings and advanced sealing elements.

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Interlok® Spacer Compatible

Our patented Interlok spacer design provides solid interface between the top cover and spacer stack, meaning they “nest” together and into the top of the bearing cover, which helps minimize shifting under load while riding; and shave 25% in weight off a standard alloy spacer stack. Spacers sold separately

110 Headset

The Absolute Best

The 110-Series offers the widest array of configurations available in a premium headset. With over 26 straight and tapered combinations, whatever your headset requirement, we have a premium solution for you, backed by our lifetime guarantee and superior customer service. 

Cane Creek Headsets

A Legacy of Innovation

In 1992, we brought the Aheadset®, the original threadless headset, to market – kicking off a major change in the way bicycle frames and forks would be developed going forward.

The original design of that revolutionary headset is still found in almost all bikes on the market today.

Additional information

Cups and Covers

7075 T-6 Aluminum, Internally contoured and relieved to minimize weight and maximize strength.

Covers

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

Crown Race

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

Bearings

Premium, sealed stainless-steel HELLBENDER bearings

EC34 will take a 41mm bearing
ZS44 will take a 41mm bearing
ZS49 will take a 41mm bearing
EC44/40 will take a 52mm bearing
EC44/33 will take a 47mm bearing
EC49 will take a 52mm bearing
ZS56 will take a 52mm bearing
IS41 will take a 41mm bearing
IS42 will take a 42mm bearing
IS52 will take a 52mm bearing

All complete Cane Creek headset assemblies (top or bottom) will use a 36×45 degree contact angle bearing, with the exception of our IS47/33 and EC44/33 headset assemblies. IS47/33 and EC44/33 will use a 45×45 degree contact angle bearing.

Interlok®

Interlok® spacer compatible

Warranty

100% Lifetime Guarantee – Including bearings

Stack Heights

External Cup (EC) — 16mm top, 12mm bottom, ZeroStack (ZS) — 8mm or 15mm top, 4mm bottom, Integrated (IS) — 9mm or 15mm top, 1mm bottom

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Q & A

Hello, Would this work on a Specialised Tarmac SL5? I keep getting high speed wobbles and am hoping this might help stopping the shimmy. Thanks Lorenzo asked on December 26, 2023

This bike uses a proprietary lower headset bearing (37mm ID, 49mm OD) that we do not produce. I would recommend contacting your local Specialized dealer to aid in finding you headset replacements.

Will Hart answered on January 3, 2024 store manager
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Can I replace the Acros IS41 - IS52 headset that came with my 2023 Canyon Spectral AL with the 110 series IS41 - IS52? I'm concerned the chamfer or heights might be different? Denis asked on December 21, 2023

So long as you use our crown race and bearing cover (which come witha complete Cane Creek headset) there should be no issue. The bearing dimensions should be the same, however I would recommend buying a handful of IS headset shims in case there is a small difference in the height of the upper bearing. I cannot find the exact Acros dimensions listed online. IS shims can be purchased on our website, searchable by part number .HSS2050 and .HSS2051 - Get a few of each, they are always helpful to have in your toolbox for future use even if not needed on this bike.

Will Hart answered on January 3, 2024 store manager
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Which variant will work for Bianchi Aria 2021(YQB9D) uses Fsa Orbit C-33, NO.44E, 1.1/8">1.1/4" Illia asked on December 17, 2023

We do not make a 110 headset that fits this particular bike. It represents a much less commonly used size. We do have replacement bearings however, that can be swapped in using the existing compression ring and headset bearing cover. The two bearings you would need are BAA1160 and AAA2083. You will have to call your order in, as AAA2083 is a highly unique bearing and not listed by itself on the website.

Will Hart answered on December 19, 2023 store manager
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Can it fit on a nomad 6? Alexandre Chartré-Bouchard asked on December 13, 2023

Yes indeed. Santa Cruz uses IS41, IS52/40 headsets in their mountain bikes. The Cane Creek part no. is BAA0768K.

Ben Rea answered on December 14, 2023 store manager
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I have a 110 headset marked "ZS44 - EC44/52". It looks exacly like the main image featured on the 110 headset page, even down to the numbers. When I click the drop down menu, I don't see anything near that size . Is this item discontinued? Connor Singh asked on December 8, 2023

The "EC44" refers to the lower half of your headset being an external cup, 44mm at the skirt, that press-fits into a headtube with a 43.9mm internal diameter. The "52" refers to the bearings that sit inside that cup, 52mm diameter. More than likely, with a 52 bearing, you have the ZS44-EC44/40 for a 1.5" steerer tube, but it is possible you have EC44/33 lowers for a 1.25" steerer or an EC44/30 for a 1.125" steerer tube. The 40, 33, and 30 refer to the crown race internal diameter. I hope this helps.

Big Fat Rob answered on December 8, 2023

We offer that headset - the naming is just slightly different to what you're seeing printed on the lower headset cup. The EC44 lower cup uses a 52mm bearing, but the way we list headset assemblies on the site refers to the crown race seat diameter in this spot. So likely what you'll need, if you have a tapered, 1.5" fork is a ZS44 - EC44/40. (1.5" steerer uses a 40mm crown race)

Ben Rea answered on December 11, 2023 store manager
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More Details

With the flexibility to purchase complete assemblies or separate Tops and Bottoms, tops are available in either short (9mm) or tall (15mm) stack height bearing covers, the 110-Series offers a premium solution for nearly all straight and tapered configurations on the market today.

From Integrated (IS) Tops to External Cup (EC) Conversion Bottoms and everything in between, you can mix and match your headset purchase to best meet your needs.

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Got more questions? Want to know what size bearing you need? Check the Headset FAQ here.

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5/5

The headset bearing took a few seconds to install. *I got yet another email to review this product. 3/4/2024. 5 stars for product 0 stars for the marketing team sending repetitive emails.

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5/5

Buttery smooth headset. I like that the crown race has a seal.

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Colin Izzard
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What can you say other than this is the best! Jewels for the bike yes- but they last so long and run so smooth its well worth it!

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