FSA Orbit headsets are OEM equipment on thousands of production bikes. Our ceramic replacement set covers the most common Orbit configurations — ZS44/ZS56 tapered and ZS44/ZS44 straight — with Grade 3 silicon nitride balls, DLC-coated races, and ABEC-7 tolerances. A simple swap that delivers noticeably smoother steering from a standard stock headset.
What You Get
- ✓ Grade 3 Si₃N₄ ceramic balls — reduced steering friction from ride one
- ✓ DLC-coated chromium steel races for extended bearing life
- ✓ ABEC-7 precision tolerances for smooth, play-free steering
- ✓ Matched pair: upper and lower bearings included
- ✓ Drop-in upgrade for FSA Orbit cups
Technical Specifications
| Includes |
2 bearings (upper + lower) |
| Seal Type |
Integrated contact seals |
| Tolerance |
ABEC-7 |
| Expected Life |
20,000–35,000 miles |
| Race Material |
52100 Chromium Steel, DLC Coated |
| Configurations |
ZS44/ZS56 tapered, ZS44/ZS44 straight |
| Compatible Headset |
FSA Orbit compatible |
| Bearing Material |
Grade 3 Silicon Nitride (Si₃N₄) |
Compatibility
FSA Orbit IS 44 headsets
FSA Orbit Xtreme
FSA NO.57E
Any frame with FSA Orbit series ZS44 or ZS56 cups