Another loose headset question
09-21-11, 02:32 PM
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Another loose headset question
So the other day I read about the "hold the front brake and rock the bike" test for a loose headset, and as it turns out my headset seems to be a little loose--there's a definite clunk when I do the test.
I've been trying to do all the maintenance myself, so as to learn more about the bike, so I'm going to get a couple of the proper wrenches (it's a threaded headset) and tighten it myself. However, and this is the actual question and reason for the post: is this a big problem that should be addressed right away, or can it wait? I don't notice the loose headset when riding, but I just want to make sure I'm not going to make the problem worse or cause an accident by ignoring it.
I've been trying to do all the maintenance myself, so as to learn more about the bike, so I'm going to get a couple of the proper wrenches (it's a threaded headset) and tighten it myself. However, and this is the actual question and reason for the post: is this a big problem that should be addressed right away, or can it wait? I don't notice the loose headset when riding, but I just want to make sure I'm not going to make the problem worse or cause an accident by ignoring it.
09-21-11, 02:46 PM
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Yes, it's a problem that should be addressed right away. If you don't have the tools, it's an inexpensive adjustment at the LBS.
09-21-11, 03:13 PM
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+1 on taking care of it now. Also, I'd suggest opening it up to check/clean/grease the bearings as you been riding it loose.
