Headset rust ring
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Headset rust ring
I just noticed a small rust ring at the base of the carbon spacers where they contact the headset. It's an aluminum main triangle, with carbon steerer and FSA semi-integrated headset. I've not ridden this bike in the rain, and it has been stored in the house(of course!), so I suspect it's from my abnormally profuse sweating.
Is this a major problem? It's at the LBS now. Should I be looking at getting a more durable headset?
I have never seen this in any mtn. bikes, or my roadie commuter, ridden hard for years, in winter rain!
Thanks.
Is this a major problem? It's at the LBS now. Should I be looking at getting a more durable headset?
I have never seen this in any mtn. bikes, or my roadie commuter, ridden hard for years, in winter rain!
Thanks.
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It's nothing but cosmetic. Wipe off the stain, apply a film of grease or wax and forget about it.
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Hey, you guys were right...I had my doubt's, I feel shame and will go to the box.
Your knowledge begs a question...steel or carbon fiber?
Apparently there's a thin metal shim between the spacers and headset that produced a little rust...merely an appearence thing. The headset was nicely intact. Thanks.
Your knowledge begs a question...steel or carbon fiber?
Apparently there's a thin metal shim between the spacers and headset that produced a little rust...merely an appearence thing. The headset was nicely intact. Thanks.