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Chris King DropSet DropSet 5
Lists today at $180 per set
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What a used one is worth
New
$180
$153 to $180
Like new
$171
$145 to $180
Excellent
$162
$138 to $178
Good
$135
$115 to $149
Fair
$99
$84 to $109
For parts
$54
$46 to $59
From the current list price, adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.
Overview
- Brand
- Chris King
- Series
- DropSet
- Model
- DropSet 5
- Type
- Headset
- Years
- 2021 to 2026
- Launch MSRP (US)
- $144
- Current list price
- $180 per set (as of 2026-09)
Compatibility
- Shis
- IS42/28.6, IS52/40
Specifications
- Type
- integrated
- Bearing
- stainless steel or ceramic
- Griplock
- true
- Crown race
- 45 degree integrated crown race and baseplate included
- Bearing sizes
- 42 mm 45x45 upper (6.85 to 7.05 mm bearing ream depth), 52 mm 45x45 lower
- Launch prices usd
- Ceramic: 264; Stainless steel: 144
Same layout as DropSet 2 but for frames with a deep (6.85 to 7.05 mm) upper bearing seat. Store listing created January 2021; msrp_usd is the stainless steel price captured March 2021 (the capture's browser title still read "DropSet 2", the page body is DropSet 5). Two Tone Black Punch and Matte Gold 50th finishes cost $30 more than the standard colors on the maker's store.
For sale now
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