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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
26 Reviews
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 26 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 24 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
26 reviews
  • KV
    Kurt V.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings Hellbender Stainless Steel Cartridge Bearing - 36 x 45 Degree - 52mm - BAA1055
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 minute ago
    Headset Upgrade

    Installed the Hellbender Headset Bearings on my daughters V1 Ibis Ripley to replace the original headset bearings that were well used & abused.

    It is difficult to compare the new bearings to the old set as the originals were packed with a combination of grease & dirt giving the front end a very crunchy feeling.

    The new set dropped in with no issues and the difference is night & day. The front lost all the crunchiness and all is well with the front end.

    The customer service from Cane Creek was top notch, the order was sent out almost immediately and arrived quickly.

  • CR
    Chris R.
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings 40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 42mm - BAA1162
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    4 Stars

    The bearing fit and seems to be working well on initial install.

  • RJ
    Richard J.
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings Hellbender Lite bearing Kit - for 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 - (2x) 49.5mm bearing | 45/45 - BAA2157A
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Hellbender Lite Bearing Kit - for 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 - (2x) 49.5mm bearing, 45/45 - BAA2157A

    Great replacement bearings. Perfect fit. These feel better than the factory originals. Sorry I can’t upload photos, I didn’t take any during installation.

  • B
    Bob
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings 40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 47mm - BAA1160
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 47mm - BAA1160

    Fast shipping and bearings fit as OEM. I can only trust that the zinc coating is real and reduces corrosion because they cost about double over normal Taiwanese bearings.

  • B
    Bob
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings 40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 42mm - BAA1162
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 42mm - BAA1162

    Fast shipping and bearings fit as OEM. I can only trust that the zinc coating is real and reduces corrosion because they cost about double over normal Taiwanese bearings.

Headset Bearings

Sale price$36.99

Headset Bearings

Sale price$36.99
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
26 Reviews

All Cane Creek headset bearings are durable, sealed cartridge bearings, and they’re interchangeable between headset series. Simply match the bearing size and drop in your new bearing. (See below for bearing compatibility).

We cannot guarantee compatibility with our bearings in a different manufacturer’s headset.

Precision engineered by Cane Creek in Fletcher, NC.

Notes

  • BAA2297 is a drop-in bearing upgrade kit for FSA IS42/IS52 headsets (commonly found on current Specialized mountain bikes). Designed to work with existing headset bearing cover and compression ring. Sealed crown race included.
  • BAA2191 –  49.5/40.5|52/40 – fits the 2024 Specialized World Cup and Stumpjumper 15.

*Our ZN40 bearings (used in all 40 Series headsets) can feel rough in hand initially. This is a necessary side effect of the corrosion-resistant zinc coating used on the balls and races. This initial roughness wears in, becoming smoother with use, and extends the overall lifespan of the bearings. 

Product: 40-Series Black Oxide Cartridge Bearing Kit - 45 X 45 Degree - 42mm/52mm - BAA0972K

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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 26 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 24 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
26 reviews
  • KV
    Kurt V.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings Hellbender Stainless Steel Cartridge Bearing - 36 x 45 Degree - 52mm - BAA1055
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 minute ago
    Headset Upgrade

    Installed the Hellbender Headset Bearings on my daughters V1 Ibis Ripley to replace the original headset bearings that were well used & abused.

    It is difficult to compare the new bearings to the old set as the originals were packed with a combination of grease & dirt giving the front end a very crunchy feeling.

    The new set dropped in with no issues and the difference is night & day. The front lost all the crunchiness and all is well with the front end.

    The customer service from Cane Creek was top notch, the order was sent out almost immediately and arrived quickly.

  • CR
    Chris R.
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings 40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 42mm - BAA1162
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    4 Stars

    The bearing fit and seems to be working well on initial install.

  • RJ
    Richard J.
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings Hellbender Lite bearing Kit - for 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 - (2x) 49.5mm bearing | 45/45 - BAA2157A
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Hellbender Lite Bearing Kit - for 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 - (2x) 49.5mm bearing, 45/45 - BAA2157A

    Great replacement bearings. Perfect fit. These feel better than the factory originals. Sorry I can’t upload photos, I didn’t take any during installation.

  • B
    Bob
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings 40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 47mm - BAA1160
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 47mm - BAA1160

    Fast shipping and bearings fit as OEM. I can only trust that the zinc coating is real and reduces corrosion because they cost about double over normal Taiwanese bearings.

  • B
    Bob
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings 40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 42mm - BAA1162
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 42mm - BAA1162

    Fast shipping and bearings fit as OEM. I can only trust that the zinc coating is real and reduces corrosion because they cost about double over normal Taiwanese bearings.

REVIEWS

HEAR WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 26 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 24 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
26 reviews
  • KV
    Kurt V.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings Hellbender Stainless Steel Cartridge Bearing - 36 x 45 Degree - 52mm - BAA1055
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 minute ago
    Headset Upgrade

    Installed the Hellbender Headset Bearings on my daughters V1 Ibis Ripley to replace the original headset bearings that were well used & abused.

    It is difficult to compare the new bearings to the old set as the originals were packed with a combination of grease & dirt giving the front end a very crunchy feeling.

    The new set dropped in with no issues and the difference is night & day. The front lost all the crunchiness and all is well with the front end.

    The customer service from Cane Creek was top notch, the order was sent out almost immediately and arrived quickly.

  • CR
    Chris R.
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings 40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 42mm - BAA1162
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    4 Stars

    The bearing fit and seems to be working well on initial install.

  • RJ
    Richard J.
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings Hellbender Lite bearing Kit - for 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 - (2x) 49.5mm bearing | 45/45 - BAA2157A
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Hellbender Lite Bearing Kit - for 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 - (2x) 49.5mm bearing, 45/45 - BAA2157A

    Great replacement bearings. Perfect fit. These feel better than the factory originals. Sorry I can’t upload photos, I didn’t take any during installation.

  • B
    Bob
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings 40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 47mm - BAA1160
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 47mm - BAA1160

    Fast shipping and bearings fit as OEM. I can only trust that the zinc coating is real and reduces corrosion because they cost about double over normal Taiwanese bearings.

  • B
    Bob
    Reviewing
    Headset Bearings 40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 42mm - BAA1162
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    40-Series Zinc-Coated Steel Cartridge Bearing - 45 x 45 Degree - 42mm - BAA1162

    Fast shipping and bearings fit as OEM. I can only trust that the zinc coating is real and reduces corrosion because they cost about double over normal Taiwanese bearings.

Additional Information

Product Specifications

Bearing Compatibility

EC30 will take a 38mm bearing

EC34 will take a 41mm bearing

ZS44 will take a 41mm bearing

ZS49 will take a 41mm bearing

EC44/40 will take a 52mm bearing

EC44/33 will take a 47mm bearing

EC49 will take a 52mm bearing

ZS56 will take a 52mm bearing

ZS62 will take a 52mm bearing

IS41 will take a 41mm bearing

IS42 will take a 42mm bearing

IS47 will take a 47mm bearing

IS52 will take a 52mm bearing