Cane Creek – AER Headset Lower Part 1 1/4″ EC44/33 – Black

Long known as the world’s lightest headset, the Cane Creek AER is now equipped with a steel/aluminium hybrid bearing. This allows for longer durability and up to 40% weight savings compared to similar headsets. Thanks to the targeted use of milling technology and precise processing, an optimal ratio between low weight and high strength was achieved. The current AER headset is the ideal choice for both road bikes and mountain bikes.

Cane Creek 110 series stainless steel bearings and 40 series black oxide bearings are the industry standard for high quality, sealed cartridge bearings. Now it was time to raise the level even further! For riders who value low weight and at the same time do not want to forego the usual quality and durability of Cane Creek products, this steel/aluminium hybrid bearing is just the thing.

• Headset upper part with 12 mm installation height for 1 1/4 inch forks
• Light headset for XC and road bikes, 40% lighter than comparable models
• Separately available headset uppers and lower parts made of 7075-T6 aluminum, machined internally for minimum weight with maximum stability
• Press-fit shells in window construction
• Lightweight Cane Creek aluminum cartridge bearing (Upper bearing can be replaced with a Norglide® composite bearing for additional weight savings)
• Aluminum cone ring with integrated low-friction seal
• Build Heights: EC: 8.9mm top. LS: 8mm (short) 15mm (tall) top. IS: 9mm (short) or 15.1mm (tall) top
• Weight: 46g
• Material: Cup: 7075 T-6 Aluminum, Bearing: aluminium/steel