Threaded headset adjustment - before I start.....
10-28-10, 01:37 AM
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Threaded headset adjustment - before I start.....
... a couple of quick questions.
My recently aquired (last night) MBK Amateur has a 1" threaded headset that is ´sticky´at the straight ahead position i.e. it doesn´t want to turn away from straight on.
Am I right in thinking that the headset is likely to be overtightened? It´s Shimano 105.
Would the Park Tool headset adjustment viideo be a good place to look before I start unscrewing stuff?
I thought I would break with tradition and actually ask for advice before I start wrenching on a bit of the bike.
Thanks in advance!
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My recently aquired (last night) MBK Amateur has a 1" threaded headset that is ´sticky´at the straight ahead position i.e. it doesn´t want to turn away from straight on.
Am I right in thinking that the headset is likely to be overtightened? It´s Shimano 105.
Would the Park Tool headset adjustment viideo be a good place to look before I start unscrewing stuff?
I thought I would break with tradition and actually ask for advice before I start wrenching on a bit of the bike.
Thanks in advance!
Simon
10-28-10, 02:01 AM
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Explain more.
Is the stem stuck inside the head-tube. This is not a headset issue at all.
Is the locknut stuck on the headset.
Is the stem stuck inside the head-tube. This is not a headset issue at all.
Is the locknut stuck on the headset.
10-28-10, 03:17 AM
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Depends on you mechanical skills. If you're concerned enough to ask it's probably a good idea.
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Right chaps, thanks all for the replies.
The stem is not stuck in the head tube, although it did require a light tap on the top to release it.
The stem has been tightened up again and the problem is still there.
I am inclined to go with the dimple theory.
I will let you know how things go. It´s a shame because the rest of the bike was more or less ready to ride from the get-go, I just don´t feel confident about taking it through traffic with this steering issue.
The stem is not stuck in the head tube, although it did require a light tap on the top to release it.
The stem has been tightened up again and the problem is still there.
I am inclined to go with the dimple theory.
I will let you know how things go. It´s a shame because the rest of the bike was more or less ready to ride from the get-go, I just don´t feel confident about taking it through traffic with this steering issue.
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dabac is correct. Another option is to remove the cups, and reinstall them so that the dimples don't line up together any more. A new headset is ideal, but not necessary depending on how picky you are.
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OK, to the shop it is :-(
Thanks all for the advice.
Thanks all for the advice.
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If it's dimpled, then it may turn freely, but it will sort of "click" into place in the straight ahead position, and take a tiny nudge to turn one way or the other. If it's tight to turn no matter the position, then it could just be an adjustment issue .... too tight.
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