Bicycle Mechanics - Headset installation

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madhandles

06-17-09, 09:38 PM

I just acquired a new frame (from Nashbar). To install a new headset, do I need to have my LBS reface the head tube and machine the fork (new from Rock Shox)? Thanks the your advice in advance.

bikinfool

06-17-09, 10:50 PM

I'd worry more about making sure that headtube is properly faced than the fork's crown seat, but if you are going to have a shop do the install just make sure they do both (and are capable of doing both). Some frames come properly faced, but I wouldn't expect a Nashbar frame to be prepped properly.

z415

06-18-09, 01:24 PM

Nashbar frames do need to be properly faced IME.

madhandles

06-18-09, 10:42 PM

Thanks for all the advice.