EXS Headset Cover Weight: 9.0 g Titanium for Aerover Cockpits

The EXS Aerover integrated handlebar system uses a shaped headset cover that won't accept a standard round top cap. Stock alloy covers for integrated systems typically weigh 12–14 g. TiNE's titanium EXS cover drops that to 9.0 g — saving roughly 4 g at the top of the head tube.

Why EXS Needs Its Own Cover

Integrated handlebar systems like the EXS Aerover run the stem, bar, and headset cover as a single aerodynamic unit. A standard round 1⅛" cap won't seat correctly, and forcing one risks damaging the EXS stem's internal clamping surfaces. TiNE's EXS-specific cover is cut to match the Aerover's exact top profile. The fit is direct: remove the stock cover, install the TiNE cover, torque the stem pinch bolt to EXS spec, ride. The bearing preload function remains identical to stock.

Material and Finish

Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V, CNC-machined from solid bar stock, anodized in eight colors (gold, blue, sugar-color, silver, ink, pink, green, dream). Silver is the most popular for stealth EXS builds; gold pairs well with metallic-finish frames. The topology-optimized shape looks distinct from any round alloy cap while maintaining the preload strength of a heavier conventional cover.

Compatibility

If you run an EXS Aerover integrated cockpit, the TiNE EXS cover is the direct replacement. Riders running Zipp SL, Roval Rapide, or Canyon CP0018 systems need their own frame-specific covers — TiNE offers separate versions for each. Standard 1⅛" round head tubes without an integrated system can use TiNE's universal 4.2 g cover instead.