Cane Creek

Hellbender Lite Preload Assembly

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"This is one of those small upgrades that pays off big for gram counters. The machining is clean, the install is quick, and it’s over 15 grams lighter than a standard setup. It’s on every race bike I build now."

For riders building lightweight performance machines or dialing in a premium cockpit feel, the Cane Creek Hellbender 70 Lite Preload Assembly offers an ultra-refined solution. Machined to perfection, this assembly weighs just 10.6 grams—significantly lighter than a traditional star nut, preload bolt, and top cap combo—making it an easy win for cutting weight without sacrificing strength or function.

Crafted from a corrosion-resistant aluminum body with nickel-plated flanges, it stands up to weather and wear far better than standard steel alternatives, especially for year-round riders or those building high-end bikes. The T25 Torx interface keeps the cockpit looking clean and makes adjustments straightforward with common shop tools. It's designed for compatibility with all 1 1/8-inch aluminum and steel steer tubes, and works perfectly with Cane Creek’s Ancora compression plug (sold separately) for carbon applications.

Whether you're chasing grams for your next XC race bike or just refining every component on your dream build, the Hellbender 70 Lite brings elite-level design to one of the smallest—but most important—parts of your setup.