1 5
Specialized  |  SKU: 16181

NOS Specialized Direct Drive Headset: 1" Threaded - Needle / Roller Bearing - 38mm Stack - JIS - Black Ano - 1990's

$69.99
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Item Condition

I grade products as honestly as possible and depict blemishes in both description and photos—please study them carefully. I tend to be overcritical and customers report items to be in better shape than expected often. From best condition to worst condition, my grading scale is as follows. Mint / near mint+ / near mint / excellent+ / excellent / great / very good / average / fair.

Shipping & Returns

Most orders ship within 1–5 business days via USPS Priority Mail or UPS. Free shipping on qualifying orders. Refunds allowed within 30 days of receipt. 5% restocking fee applies for returns not due to Swoon Cycles' error, and for all cancelled orders to cover my card processing fee. Contact us at Zella@BikeReCyclery.com before returning. Read full return policies HERE

Swoon Cycles is an eclectic ecommerce shop run by one eclectic woman. Formerly known as Bike ReCyclery.

Stay wild and pedal on!

~Zella

Description

The rare Specialized Direct Drive headset was Big S's top level headset in the early to mid 1990's, and was found on many iterations of the Stumpjumper and Stumpjumper Ultimate.  It features a roller bearing lower cup to eliminate headset shimmy mated to a standard ball bearing upper. It has a quite low stack height at 38mm.  It is eerily similar in profile to the Rene Herse Low Stack Height headset and has the same stack measurement. 

Condition

New old stock, never installed! Very little shop wear.

Details

  • One inch threaded
  • Threads: JIS 27.0mm
  • Cups: 30.0mm
  • Stack height: 38mm
  • Weight: 118g
  • Black anodized
  • Made in Japan by Tange

Payment & Security

Payment methods

  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Bancontact
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Google Pay
  • Mastercard
  • PayPal
  • Satispay
  • Shop Pay
  • Visa

Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

Featured collection

View all

Too much bike stuff? Turn it into cash!

Sell / Trade / Donate

I'm always buying high end bikes, parts, accessories, memorabilia, etc. While I'm particularly seeking large piles of new old stock parts, used items in nice condition are welcome.

Bicycle Good Buying Program