While the majority of the industry seems intensely focused on marginal gains at any cost, a few brands are keeping it classic and classy. Following the recent announcement of a new line of 1 threaded headsets from Rene Herse, Wilde Bicycle Co. today launches another 1 threaded option manufactured by Cane Creek. Cane Creek 110 ZN 1 Threaded HeadsetCalling it a Wilde exclusive, the new Cane Creek 110 ZN headset uses their top of the line 110 cups, with ZN40 sealed cartridge bearings. Offered in black or silver, the headset will sell for $120. Wilde is preselling them now, with the product expected to ship in late October. Theres no guarantee that these will be made in more than one batch, so if you want one, you probably should pre-order one. SpecsFork type:1 English threadedStack height: 41mmS.H.I.S. Upper:EC30 / 25.4-24tpiS.H.I.S. Lower: EC30Crown Race:ISO (26.4mm)Machined from 7075 series aluminumZN40 Sealed Cartridge BearingsWeight: 91gRene Herse 1 Threaded HeadsetsWilde Bicycle Co. and Rene Herse had similar reasoning for launching a premium 1 threaded headset there simply werent many options. Suddenly, we have three different premium options including the Rene Herse Rinko and Low-Stack headsets. Rene Herse takes that a step further though by creating two new premium headset models with needle bearings instead of the standard cartridge bearings. Both are premium 1 threaded headsets utilizing durable needle bearings with circlip retainers to keep the bearings in place when you remove the fork. An interesting detail is that the Rene Herse headsets are not anodized, meaning they conduct electricity. Thats apparently a key detail when using your frame/fork as the return path for your generator lighting system. I learned something new today. For those that need a lower stack height, the appropriately named Low-Stack version is offered for $189. Otherwise, the Rinko is sold for $209. Low-Stack SpecsWeight: 96 gFor 1 steerer tubesBritish threadingStack height: 14.3 mm (lower) + 23.7 mm (upper) = 38.0 mm (total)Needle bearingsUpper and lower bearings oriented in parallel to reduce stack heightUse 32 mm headset wrenches to tightenNot anodized (conducts electricity)Made in TaiwanRinko SpecsWeight: 119 gFor 1 steerer tubesBritish threadingStack height: 16.9 mm (lower) + 29.8 mm (upper) = 46.7 mm (total)Needle bearingsCirclip retainers keep the bearings in place when the fork is removed from the frame.Use 32 mm headset wrenches to tightenNot anodized (conducts electricity)Made in TaiwanBoth are available now from Renehersecycles.com.The post Return of the 1 Threaded Headset: Wilde x Cane Creek, Rene Herse Launch Premium Models appeared first on Bikerumor.