Description

FSA The Pig 1 1/8 Inch Steering System | Heavy-Duty Headset
Category: Spare Parts
Subcategory: Headsets
Unleash your most aggressive riding with the legendary FSA The Pig 1 1/8 Inch Steering System, the industry´s benchmark for bombproof durability and unwavering reliability. Engineered for the most demanding disciplines like Dirt Jump, Freeride, Slopestyle, and heavy-duty trail riding, The Pig is the go-to headset for riders who push their equipment to the absolute limit and require a component that simply will not fail. This isn´t just a part; it´s an investment in precision control and peace of mind when you´re sending big gaps or navigating punishing terrain. Its robust construction and proven performance have made it a staple for custom builds and essential upgrades where strength is paramount.
The core of The Pig´s legendary toughness lies in its intelligent and robust bearing configuration. With a high-precision angular contact bearing in the top for exceptionally smooth steering action and a super heavy-duty industrial sealed cartridge bearing in the bottom to handle massive impacts and axial loads, this headset will take anything you can throw at it. This dual-bearing approach provides the perfect balance of fluid control and brute strength. Furthermore, its deep-insertion cups, featuring a durable alloy top and a robust chromoly bottom, are specifically designed to guard against head tube flaring, protecting your frame´s integrity during the hardest landings and most demanding maneuvers. This thoughtful design makes it one of the most trusted Steering Systems on the market.
Main Features:
* Heavy-Duty Design: Specifically engineered for 1-1/8 inch steerers subjected to extreme stress and high-impact riding.
* Advanced Bearing System: Combines a 36°/36° Angular Contact Bearing (ACB) in the upper position with a tough industrial cartridge bearing in the lower position for the ultimate blend of smoothness and strength.
* Universal Compatibility: Designed to fit standard OS headtubes and straight 1-1/8 inch forks, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of frames.
* GYRO Ready: Fully compatible with GYRO systems, making it the perfect choice for BMX, slopestyle, and dirt jump riders who need unrestricted bar rotation for tricks.
* Frame Protection: Features a signature 12mm “Deep Cup” insertion design that provides substantial support to the headtube, significantly reducing the risk of damage.
* Durable Top Cover: Equipped with a lightweight and strong alloy top cover.
* Superior Cup Construction: Built with a forged alloy upper cup for weight savings and a forged Chromoly steel lower cup for maximum impact resistance where it´s needed most.
* Upper Bearing: High-quality Angular Contact Bearing (black seal) ensures precise, low-friction steering.
* Lower Bearing: A burly Industrial cartridge sealed bearing is built to withstand immense forces and resist contamination.
Technical Specifications:
* Type: Steering Systems
* Stack Height: 15.4mm (Upper) + 16mm (Lower) = 31.4mm (Total)
* Weight: 166 g