Cane Creek 40 EC44/40 Lower Bicycle Headsets

The Cane Creek 40-Series is widely recognized as the industry standard, balancing exceptional performance, long-term durability, and outstanding value. Drawing heavily from the high-end Premium 110-Series design, the 40-Series incorporates all the essential features required for a lightweight, long-lasting bike headset.

Precision engineered by Cane Creek in Fletcher, NC, this line simplifies bike maintenance with extensive compatibility and interchangeable parts.

Product Focus: 40.EC44 Lower Headset Part (EC44/33) 

This specific component is the bottom assembly of the headset, designed for maximum stability and smooth steering.

• Model Designation: 40.EC44 Bottom Headset Lower Part 1 1/4 Inches - EC44/33.

• Fork Compatibility: Specifically designed as the lower part for frames requiring an EC44 cup and using a 1 1/4" or tapered fork steer tube.

• Precision Engineering: Incorporates durable, lightweight materials and consistent graphics across the entire 40-Series line.

• Interlok® Spacer Compatible: Features Interlok® spacer compatibility for secure and precise stack height adjustments. 

Unmatched Compatibility and Standardization 

Cane Creek designed the 40-Series for ease of use and broad application, making component selection and future upgrades straightforward.

• Cross-Series Interoperability: Internal parts are cross-compatible across the entire 10, 40, and 110 Series, simplifying replacement and stocking.

• Extensive Range: The 40-Series offers over 40 configurations, one of the largest compatibility ranges of any bicycle headset line on the market, meeting almost every need.

• Flexible Purchase: Available in straight and tapered assemblies, or as separate tops & bottoms.