The 40-Series sets the standard for performance, durability and value. Drawing from the Premium 110-Series Design, the 40-Series incorporates all the features necessary for a durable, light-weight, long-lasting headset.

To make it easier, Cane Creek developed consistent graphics, interchangeable parts and over 40 configurations to meet almost every need. Sold in straight and tapered assemblies or tops & bottoms, Cane Creek's 40-Series offers one of the largest compatibility range of any headset line on the market. Precision engineered by Cane Creek in Fletcher, NC.

Compatibility:
Interlok® spacer compatible.
Internal parts are cross-compatible across the 10, 40 and 110 series.

Headset lower part for 1.5" or tapered fork.

The name 40.EC44 Bottom describes the 1.5" Ahead headset with external cups. The S.H.I.S. denotation (see attachment) of the lower part offered here is EC44/40.
Material: 6061 T-6 aluminium

• Replaces Cane Creek XX-44 headset
• For use with 1.5" threadless steerer tube bottom (40mm crown race seat diameter, tapered steerer tube)
• Converts 44mm head-tube bottom for use with 1.5" 40mm crown race forks
• External Cup (EC) 44mm Bottom Assembly enables use of tapered steerer tube
• External Cup (EC) assemblies feature press-in cups with bearings outside the frame
• Combine with 44mm 1-1/8" ZeroStack Top Assembly for complete 44mm straight head-tube installation
• S.H.I.S Lower: EC44
• Crown Race: 39.7
• Stack Height: 12 mm
• Weight: 65 grams