Cane Creek Hellbender Lite Preload Assembly

Drop grams and elevate your cockpit with the Hellbender 70 Lite Preload Assembly

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"When I’m dialing in a lightweight build, I want every gram to count—and the Hellbender 70 Lite delivers. It´s sleek, functional, and cuts weight where you least expect it. Plus, the corrosion resistance means it holds up better in all-season riding."

We’re always chasing small gains that make a big difference, and the Hellbender 70 Lite Preload Assembly lets us shed unnecessary weight while fine-tuning our front-end feel. Cane Creek’s premium machining and smart material choices make this assembly less than half the weight of traditional preload systems, which makes it a go-to upgrade for weight-conscious riders looking to elevate both performance and aesthetics.

Constructed with an aluminum body and nickel-plated flanges, it resists corrosion far better than standard steel components and delivers a clean, minimal look that pairs well with any cockpit. It’s also compatible with all 1 1/8-inch aluminum and steel steer tubes, and works seamlessly with Cane Creek’s Ancora compression plug (sold separately) for carbon setups. If we’re trimming grams and chasing every edge, this assembly belongs on the bike.

Details

• Lightweight preload assembly upgrade for aluminum and steel steer tubes
• Weighs just 10.6g—less than half the weight of standard preload setups
• Premium aluminum body with nickel-plated flanges resists corrosion
• T25 Torx adjustment offers clean, tool-specific fit
• Compatible with 1 1/8in aluminum and steel steer tubes
• Pair with Ancora compression plug (sold separately) for use with carbon steerer
• Ideal for weight-conscious performance and sleek cockpit setups
• Item #CNE1WX6

Tech Specs

Material

[body] aluminum, [star nut] nickel plated steel

Compatibility

1 1/8″ aluminum and steel steer tubes

Claimed Weight

10.6g

Manufacturer Warranty

[headsets & bottom brackets] lifetime, [Hellbender 70 Bottom Bracket, suspension] 1 year, [eeWings] 10 years

Activity

cycling