Semi-integrated Ritchey headset for standard and tapered forks.
- Universal:
Compatible with multiple frame standards. - Reliability:
Semi-cartridge SSC bearings.
- Semi-integrated design
- Three lower bearing options
- Low mounting height
- Smooth running Easy maintenance
- Excellent workmanship
- Long service life
- Favorable weight
Specifications:
Material: Steel
Weight: 83g (1-1/8")
Total height: 10.3mm (1-1/8")/11.6mm (tapered)
Upper section:
- ZS44/28.6
- ID: 44mm
Bottom section:
- ZS44/30 (1-1/8")
- ZS55/40 (1.5")
- ZS56/40
- ID: 44/55/56mm
Bearings.
Tom Ritchey is unique. Although president of his company and chief designer, he still manages to ride around 15,000km a year and put his riding knowledge into practice.40 years of innovation - Tom Ritchey was a central figure in the early days of mountain biking - setting the direction in component design and using new materials for all sectors of cycling.
The reputed durability of Ritchey products is due to stress testing exceeding the required standards several times over. The result - the best weight/strength ratio of components on the market. Ritchey steel frames, always personally welded and tuned by Tom during test rides, consulted with top racers and then manufactured to the highest quality, have become the stuff of legend.