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Description
A key component of the new Ritchey Switch System, Ritchey's newest headset upper is designed to specifically work with the Ritchey Switch Stem to route cables, wires and hydraulic lines from the handlebar through to the bicycle frame. Cables are routed from the handlebar into the headset conduit, which sits on the underside of the Switch Stem and then travel through an opening on the front of the Switch headset spacers before passing through two channels on the top of the headset and into the frame. This system allows headset bearings to perform without any interference from cables, wires, or lines passing through the headtube. The Switch Headset ships with two Switch Spacers. Additional Switch Spacers are also available separately. Important: The length of the headset conduit must match the length of the desired Switch Stem.
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- Upper bearing assembly set-up specific to IS52/28.6 (1.5”) head/steerer tube requirements as part of Ritchey Switch System- not compatible with any other system
- Switch System consists of: Switch Stem, Switch Headset, and Switch Headset Spacers
- Nylon + glass fiber construction
- Bearings: 51.80/40mm 45°/45°, sealed cartridge (ACB)
- S.H.I.S.: IS52/28.6 (1.5”)
- Stack Height: 21.7mm (IS)
- Headtube OD: 56mm (IS)
- Compression cap NOT included with this part
- Two 5mm interlocking Switch spacers included
- Color: Black
- Lengths (must match desired stem length), for: 80mm, 90mm, 100mm, 110/120 mm
- Weight: 54 grams (90mm version)