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EC44 headset standard (external cup vs IS42 headset standard (integrated: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

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specs differ

EC44 headset standard (external cup and IS42 headset standard (integrated differ on 4 specs: shis designation, cup / bearing outside diameter, steerer diameter, crown race.

SpecEC44 headset standard (external cupIS42 headset standard (integrated
SHIS designationEC44 (external cup (EC))IS42 (integrated (IS))
Cup / bearing outside diameter44.0 mm cup outside diameter, about 43.9 mm head-tube bore41.8 to 42.0 mm bearing outside diameter
Steerer diameter28.6 mm upper (1 1/8 in) or 38.1 mm lower (1 1/2 in) crown race28.6 mm (1 1/8 in)
Crown race30.0 mm upper crown race, 40.0 mm lower crown race30.0 mm crown race, or machined into the fork

Questions and answers

How do EC44 headset standard (external cup and IS42 headset standard (integrated compare?

EC44 headset standard (external cup and IS42 headset standard (integrated differ on 4 specs: shis designation, cup / bearing outside diameter, steerer diameter, crown race.

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EC44 headset standard (external cup, 44 mm)IS42 headset standard (integrated, 42 mm)