Cane Creek 40 Series Integrated Headset – IS42/28.6/H9 | IS52/40 – Black
The Cane Creek 40 Series Integrated headset is a durable, reliable option for frames that use integrated (IS) head tube standards. It offers proven 40 Series performance with sealed bearings and a low 9mm top cover.
This headset fits frames using IS42 upper and IS52 lower standards and is designed for tapered forks (1-1/8" to 1.5"). Confirm your frame’s SHIS before ordering.
Key Functional Details
- Model: Cane Creek 40 Series Integrated
- SHIS: IS42/28.6/H9 (upper) | IS52/40 (lower)
- Upper stack height: 9mm top cover
- Total stack height: 16mm
- Bearing angle: 45°/45°
- 6061 T-6 aluminum construction
- Black-oxide sealed cartridge bearings
- Low-friction face-seal crown race
- Weight: 87g
- Color: Black
- Supplier Part #: BAA0783K
- UPC: 840226077710
- Platform Type: Road / Gravel / MTB (Integrated head tube only)
Compatibility & Technical Notes
- Fits integrated head tube frames with IS42 upper and IS52 lower
- Upper bearing seat diameter: 42mm
- Lower bearing seat diameter: 52mm
- Designed for tapered steerer forks (1-1/8" to 1.5")
- Requires 40mm crown race seat
- Does NOT fit external cup (EC) headsets
- Does NOT fit zero stack (ZS) headsets
- Does NOT fit straight 1-1/8" head tube systems
- Confirm SHIS standard before ordering
- Platform Type: Integrated headset systems only
Service / Ownership Context
This headset installs directly into integrated bearing seats inside the frame. No press-in cups are used. Proper preload adjustment is required to avoid premature bearing wear or steering play. Always inspect frame bearing seats before installation.
Fit & Use Signals
- Good Fit: Your frame uses IS42 upper and IS52 lower headset standard.
- Good Fit: You are running a tapered fork (1-1/8" to 1.5").
- Good Fit: You want a dependable mid-level headset with low stack height.
- Not A Fit: Your frame uses ZS (Zero Stack) standard.
- Not A Fit: Your frame uses external cups (EC).
- Not A Fit: You are unsure what SHIS your frame requires.
Common confusion: IS vs ZS. This is integrated (bearings sit directly in frame). No cups. 45/45 bearing angle — must match frame and fork spec. 9mm top cover keeps stack relatively low but not as low as “Slam” versions. Good budget-to-mid headset. Bearings last well unless ridden in heavy wet conditions. If headset keeps loosening, check compression plug and steerer cut length. Grease bearing seats lightly to prevent creak in carbon frames.