EC34-EC34-Blue-Ritchey

EC34/EC34 Headset Integrated Fork – Ritchey

Price range: $179.00 through $185.00

The White Industries EC34 | EC34 Threadless Headset combines precision machining and premium Enduro stainless steel bearings. Compatible with Ritchey Forks with 45 degree integrated crown race. Made in Petaluma, California for years of dependable performance.

SKU: ec34ec34-2
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Description

The White Industries EC34 | EC34 Threadless Headset that is compatible with Ritchey forks. The EC34 | EC34 Threadless Headset is a precision-machined headset designed to deliver smooth steering, lasting durability, and timeless style. We machine, polish, engrave, and inspect every headset in our Petaluma, California facility. As a result, the EC34 | EC34 provides the premium craftsmanship and dependable performance riders have trusted for decades.

For more than 30 years, White Industries has built components that prioritize simplicity, reliability, and serviceability. The EC34 | EC34 Headset continues that tradition with precision machining, premium materials, and thoughtful engineering that make installation and maintenance easy.

Every headset features premium Enduro stainless steel angular contact bearings for smooth, consistent steering and long-lasting performance. When it’s time for service, the bearings are easy to replace, helping extend the life of your headset for years to come.

The EC34 | EC34 is commonly known as a 1-1/8-inch threadless headset this headset is fit with the lower bearing for Ritchey integrated race forks. However, headset standards can vary between manufacturers. Therefore, we recommend confirming your bike’s SHIS (Standardized Headset Identification System) specifications before ordering to ensure the correct fit.

Whether you’re building a new bike, restoring a classic frame, or upgrading your current ride, the White Industries EC34 | EC34 Threadless Headset delivers smooth steering, premium craftsmanship, and American-made quality built to last.

Features

  • Precision CNC-machined in Petaluma, California
  • Designed for EC34 | EC34 headset applications
  • 45/45 Bearing for the Ritchey Forks
  • Commonly fits 1-1/8-inch threadless headset systems
  • Premium Enduro stainless steel angular contact bearings
  • Replaceable bearings for long-term serviceability
  • Precision machine-engraved White Industries logos
  • Durable, easy-to-service design
  • Smooth, reliable steering performance
  • Made in the USA

Technical Documents

Looking for more detailed technical info? Visit our Technical Documents page here.

Specs

  • 6061-T6 aluminum
  • Machine engraved logos 
  • Easily replaceable Enduro stainless steel angular contact bearings
  • Stack height
    • Upper: 15mm
    • Lower: 12mm

Bearings

Headset Model

 Upper Bearing (inner/outer angle) Lower Bearing  (inner/outer angle)

Lower Fork Race Compatibility

EC34│EC34

 ACB3645SS 36/45  ACB4545 1125T SS

Ritchey 1 1/8″ integrated

Compatibility

  • A perfect match to our really sweet matching headset spacers, available separately
  • The EC34│EC34 headset is designed to fit frames with straight 34mm/34mm head tubes and straight 1-⅛” (28.6mm) Ritchey fork steerers with integrated crown races
  • The “EC” stands for “External Cup” meaning the section of the cup that houses the bearing sits outside of the frame’s head tube and the “34” stands for the 34mm “skirt” that presses into the frame.
  • SHIS specification
    • Upper: EC34/28.6
    • Lower: EC34/30
  • SHIS definitions on the Park Tools website: here
  • Frame/Fork specs:
Frame upper head tube inside diameter   33.9mm to 33.95mm
Frame lower head tube inside diameter 33.9mm to 33.95mm
Fork steerer diameter top section 28.45mm to 28.6mm
   
  • Compatible with Ritchey carbon 1-1/8″ steerer forks with integrated crown races (not tapered steerer forks)
    • WCS road fork SKU 34356117005
    • WCS road fork SKU 34356117006
    • WCS Adventure Gravel fork SKU 34556117012
    • WCS Gravel Cross fork SKU 34556117010
  • Not compatible with other carbon forks with integrated crown races

What's In The Box

  • One headset which includes:
    • Top cap bolt
    • Top cap
    • Bearing cover
    • Upper bearing compression ring
    • Upper bearing
    • Upper cup
    • Lower cup
    • Lower bearing
  • Headsets no longer include Star Nuts due to the Earth’s star nut overpopulation crisis. If you need one, they are available separately here.

FAQ

Will this headset fit my bike?

You will need to do some homework and get the SHIS specs of your frame and fork which those manufacturers will have.  See those definitions here.  Also see the “Compatibility” section on this page.  Simply telling us what model bike you have may not be enough info to go on.  Help us help you and get the specs!

 

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