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Old 02-21-12 | 08:48 AM
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HillRider
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Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!

That "bearing cap" just sits on the top of the bearing and isn't fastened in any way. Just use your finger nails to pry it loose. It does have an O-ring inside (see below) so it will be a snug fit.

BTW, two things about CK headsets;

1) There is no inverted split cone centering ring. The steerer is centered with an O-ring in the bearing cap so be sure the steerer's top edge is slightly beveled on the outside so as not to damage this O-ring.
2) The bearing cartridges are not removable from their cups by the owner. They must be relubed in place if you choose to do so.
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