My headset jiggles!
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My headset jiggles!
I have changed stems a few times and lately I can't get the headset to seat right(?). When I test it yy slamming the front break while riding, I feel some movement.
My mike is 6 months old. Did I fry the headset or can this wiggling be fixed ? Thanks
My mike is 6 months old. Did I fry the headset or can this wiggling be fixed ? Thanks
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Sounds like you tigthened the stem screws in the wrong order. You should tighten the top screw first to get the fork tight against the headset, then tighten the side screws to lock it all down.
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Also, make sure there's enough of a gap between the topcap and the top of the steerer to allow you to get proper compression preload. If you've changed stems recently, you may now be running with a stem that has a lower stack height than previous so you might not have the gap clearance you once did. You may need to retrim your steerer.
BTW, I'm assuming we're talking about a threadless setup here. If that's not the case then please correct me.
BTW, I'm assuming we're talking about a threadless setup here. If that's not the case then please correct me.
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Ya, if it is threadless so what tinrobot and khuon said. You can tighten the top screw as much as you want, but if you don't have a gap between the top of the steertube and the top of the stem, it will do you no good. If you have the gap, tighten the top screw, then the side screws, and I usually back the top screw off just a tad after.
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Originally Posted by MattP.
I usually back the top screw off just a tad after.
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