Rnauth1418

Hello all,

I jut installed a rs revelation fork on my hardtail using a compression plug as a headset compressor. I am getting a fair deal of compression on the headset and I don't have any play in the bearings (at least using the front brake and shake method). I have had a bike mechanic look at the headset and he says there is "enough" compression on the headset.

My question is this: my usual method of setting headset compression is to loosen the stem bolts and tighten the headset bolt until my headset bearings feel a bit of binding. Then I back off until the bearings run smooth. I can't reach the pout. Where my headset bearings begin to bind. Any thoughts on whether or not this technique ( which I learned from a old school mechanic) makes sense would be great. The steering is super fast now and it just makes the bike feel like there isn't enough tightness.

Thanks!