Description

TOKEN M-Lite TK3256 Premium 1-1/8´´ to 1.5´´ Internal Wiring System Headset
Elevate your ride with the TOKEN M-Lite TK3256 Premium Headset, meticulously engineered for the modern cyclist demanding a clean aesthetic and peak performance. As a crucial component in our Spare Parts category, this headset is the definitive choice for custom builds and high-end upgrades, offering seamless integration with internal cable routing systems. Say goodbye to cluttered cockpits and welcome an era of sleek, aerodynamic, and protected cabling. The TK3256 is designed to provide an exceptionally smooth and responsive steering experience, giving you the confidence to push your limits on any road or trail.
Unparalleled Performance and Aesthetics
The primary benefit of the TOKEN M-Lite TK3256 lies in its compatibility with internal wiring systems. By guiding your brake hoses and shifter cables directly through the headset, you achieve a visually stunning, minimalist look that reduces aerodynamic drag and protects your cables from dirt, debris, and physical damage. This not only enhances your bike´s appearance but also ensures more reliable shifting and braking performance over the long term. Built with premium sealed bearings, this headset guarantees ultra-smooth, friction-free steering, allowing for precise control and immediate response in every turn. The tapered design significantly increases front-end stiffness, translating into superior handling, stability, and confidence, especially during high-speed descents and aggressive cornering.
Main Features
* Integrated Internal Cable Routing: Designed to flawlessly accommodate internal brake and shifter cables for a clean, modern, and aerodynamic bicycle setup.
* Superior Steering Precision: Equipped with high-quality, premium sealed bearings that ensure silky-smooth rotation, minimal maintenance, and long-lasting durability.
* Enhanced Front-End Stiffness: The tapered 1-1/8” to 1.5” configuration provides a robust and rigid connection between the fork, headtube, and frame, drastically improving handling and responsiveness.
* Lightweight & Durable Construction: Expertly crafted from high-grade aluminum, offering the perfect balance of low weight for climbing and robust strength for demanding conditions, all while resisting corrosion.
Guides & Compatibility
This headset is designed according to the Standardized Headset Identification System (SHIS) to ensure precise compatibility. It is intended for frames with a tapered headtube that requires integrated (drop-in) bearings.
* Frame Compatibility: Specifically designed for frames with a 1.5″ integrated headtube. The SHIS code indicates the headtube´s inner diameter for the upper and lower bearings should be 52mm.
* Fork Compatibility: Compatible with modern tapered forks that have a 1-1/8″ upper steerer tube diameter and a 1.5″ lower steerer tube diameter at the crown race seat.
Technical Specifications
* Product Name: TOKEN M-Lite TK3256 Premium 1-1/8´´ + 1.5´´ IS52/28.6 l IS52/40 Internal Wiring System Headset
* Category: Spare Parts
* Subcategory: Headsets
* Model: TK3256
* SHIS Code: Upper: IS52/28.6 | Lower: IS52/40
* Type: Integrated, Internal Cable Routing
* Construction: Lightweight Aluminum
* Weight: 89g (without cap & bolt)
* Stack Height: 8.7mm
* Token Code: CHA3256-CHHC
* Alternative Part Reference: TOKEN TK3256 Premium Headset Internal Cables 1-1/8´´ + 1.5´´ ZS56/28.6