✅ Bicycle Headsets: The Easy Way
From Cane Creek:
Thanks for reaching out and happy to help with all the things. Like I mentioned on our call the S2 was more of a product line rather than a specific headset with specific sizes, there were multiple versions made to fit different styles and sizes of bikes. The style of S2 headset that you have is an EC34/28.6 top EC34/30 bottom with 41mm 36×45 degree bearings. We’ve made a couple of really helpful documents that will break it down and show you where and how to measure/what to look for visually to determine what kind of headset you have so you can determine which replacement bearings or headsets you require.
This document (https://www.canecreek.com/pages/the-ultimate-guide-to-identifying-and-choosing-a-bicycle-headset) goes in great detail with photos and descriptions of every single step you would take to determine what headset you have.
That being said you’ll find all of our replacement bearings here (https://www.canecreek.com/products/headset-bearings) there are 3 different bearings you could use in the headset you’re replacing.
-40 series zinc coated 41mm 36×45 part BAA1130 found here (https://www.canecreek.com/products/headset-bearings?variant=41282072346703) $10.99 (our value option) still durable and quality just requires a little break in period and may be a little more susceptible to corrosion than the 70 series stainless steel option
-Hellbender lite 41mm 36×45 part BAA2151A found here (https://www.canecreek.com/products/headset-bearings?variant=41282072805455) $24.99 is for those looking for ways to drop some grams in new places
-Hellbender 70 stainless steel 41mm 36×45 part BAA1054 found here (https://www.canecreek.com/products/headset-bearings?variant=41282072248399) $29.99 comes on our Hellbender 70 and 110 premium headsets and is built to last with durability and function the only concerns
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