Originally Posted by pinky
Just installed a new fork/headset on my bike. I haven't put a stem on yet but I'm noticing a very small wiggle in the fork-like the headset is loose. The headset is a Cane Creek IS-2 (it simply drops in). Do I just need to install a stem or does this sound like the frame has a problem?
Your fork is bound to feel a little loose because you can't set the pre-load on the headset bearings with the top cap until you slide the stem and any spacers into place. Once you do that, I suspect everything will be fine.