Originally Posted by
bee-man
I know what a loose headset feels like (annoys me to no end), and I can confirm that it is not "felt" on my 2019 Brompton while holding the front brake and pushing. Also, make sure to check that your front hub and wheel are secure, and that you are not feeling the play in the latching mechanism for the rear triangle.
Originally Posted by
79pmooney
I find I am often tightening up a shade in the first 200 miles after setup. Also that not all mechanics now have spent a ton of time owning threaded headset bikes. Headsets can be set up a touch tight as when you mount the bike, you immediately squash the bearings a little with your weight, making them different from all the other bearing on the bike.
Thanks much.
So I rode back all the way to the bike shop accross town. Turns out there
was significant play between the nut and locknut.
Lesson learned: After replacing the bearings, even when done by a professional, make sure the two are tight — but not
too tight.
Thanks everyone.