Cane Creek S-3 Headset == What Chris King headset?
 

Sorry I don't know that much about headsets and forks. My bike has a Cane Creek S-3 Headset, it's a good ten years old and probably could use replacement. I'd like to try out a Chris King. Do y'all know what CK headset I would need? Is it possible to tell just by knowing what CC headset I have? Here's the CC headset:

https://www.rei.com/product/777831/c...eek-s3-headset

I think this would be the one I need in 1 1/8, but not sure. Sorry for the basic question:

https://chrisking.com/products/heads...=8220541386797

correct. tell us what your frame is to double check but I think you got it

Why get a new headset? Cane Creek makes an excellent headset. If anything, just replace the cartridge bearings. Just seems like a waste to get a new one.

Good Luck!

+1

Another +1.

I can't speak for CC headsets, but I have never replaced a CK headset.

Is anything even wrong with the current headset? You seem to want to replace it simply because it's 10 years old. Just curious...

which, btw, is a completely valid reason to replace something!

You are correct.

Bearings should have numbers.
Replace those and keep riding.