{"product_id":"cane-creek-110-crown-race-52-40mm","title":"Cane Creek 110-Series Crown Race — 52\/40mm Alloy (Tapered 1.5\" Fork Crown)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a replacement Cane Creek alloy crown race designed for forks with a 40mm crown race seat and headsets that use a 52mm lower bearing. This version is typically used on tapered steerer forks with a 1.5\" lower interface, but uses Cane Creek’s lighter alloy construction instead of steel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your crown race is damaged, corroded, or missing, this restores correct bearing alignment and smooth steering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Functional Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlloy crown race for Cane Creek headsets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e52mm lower bearing interface\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e40mm fork crown race seat diameter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e110-Series lightweight alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterchangeable across Cane Creek 110, 40, 10, and legacy S\/XX series when dimensions match\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrecision engineered by Cane Creek\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Technical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFork crown race seat diameter must be exactly 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLower headset bearing must be 52mm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon on tapered steerers with 1.5\" lower fork crowns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot compatible with straight 1-1\/8\" steerers (those require 30mm crown races)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntended for Cane Creek headsets — compatibility with other brands is not guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRequires proper crown race installation tool for correct seating\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService \/ Ownership Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis crown race must be pressed squarely onto the fork crown using a crown race setting tool. Improper installation can deform the race or damage the lower bearing. Replace anytime the race shows pitting, corrosion, or deformation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit \u0026amp; Use Signals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapered steerer forks with 40mm crown seats using 52mm Cane Creek lower bearings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot A Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight 1-1\/8\" steerers (30mm crown seats), 39.8mm seats, or non-Cane Creek headset systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv data-ai=\"mechanic-insight\" style=\"display:none\"\u003e This is the alloy version of the 52\/40 race — lighter than the steel one.\nBiggest mistake: customers mixing up 30mm vs 40mm crown seats.\nFits tapered forks with 1.5 lower steerers.\nMust be pressed on — hammer installs ruin these fast.\nIf steering feels gritty after install, race likely went on crooked.\nLower bearing usually dies at the same time — inspect both.\nAlloy saves weight but won’t tolerate sloppy installs.\nAlways measure fork crown with calipers before ordering.\nOnly guaranteed with Cane Creek headsets.\nCommon confusion: “52” is bearing size, not fork size.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cane Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075061965114,"sku":"CC-CR-110-5240","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5735\/8394\/files\/IMG_0023.heic?v=1771862522","url":"https:\/\/gograva.com\/products\/cane-creek-110-crown-race-52-40mm","provider":"Grava Adventure Corporation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}