head set problem
07-16-05, 02:55 PM
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I have loosened the headset on my bike for transportation and now that I have to retighten I cannot get it to be in the same location where it was. When it feels tight there is a gap under the cap hence the cap is not flush around the perimeter. If it matters for evaluation the bike is carbon fiber and the hole for the socket head cap screw is off center and the under side that the screw goes into has a cam on it.
Could you help me with some directions on this. Thanks
Could you help me with some directions on this. Thanks
07-16-05, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by maggs
I have loosened the headset on my bike for transportation and now that I have to retighten I cannot get it to be in the same location where it was. When it feels tight there is a gap under the cap hence the cap is not flush around the perimeter. If it matters for evaluation the bike is carbon fiber and the hole for the socket head cap screw is off center and the under side that the screw goes into has a cam on it.
Could you help me with some directions on this. Thanks
Could you help me with some directions on this. Thanks
07-16-05, 03:36 PM
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Did you have any spacers above or below your stem? Sounds like a spacer may be missing.
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07-16-05, 03:42 PM
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Why would you loosen your headset? I'm missing something here.
07-16-05, 04:11 PM
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I presume you have a threadless headset?
If so, the top of the steerer tube should be slightly below the bar stem. As Sydney recommended, Park's site is great.
If so, the top of the steerer tube should be slightly below the bar stem. As Sydney recommended, Park's site is great.
