Hey guys. New How to video: How to replace a headset on a vintage bike
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Hey guys. New How to video: How to replace a headset on a vintage bike
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I know many are not fans of videos. But Im trying my hand at "how to" videos. Let me know what you think.
Thanks!
JJ
I know many are not fans of videos. But Im trying my hand at "how to" videos. Let me know what you think.
Thanks!
JJ
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No grease on the steerer threads? 
Adjusting the headset always takes a bit of trial and error to get perfect. You seemed to get it right immediately.

Adjusting the headset always takes a bit of trial and error to get perfect. You seemed to get it right immediately.

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Nice Alan_Guerciotti you got here. With the vulnerable head lugs what makes careful work more important. Nice video, thnx for sharing.
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Great video!
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I did get lucky on that first adjustment. But I should of added putting the bike on the ground and doing the front brake test.
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Thanks
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Correct assembling and a headset with exact the right dimensions is more important than losing weight. Probably the best protection is not changing a working headset.
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The grease you wiped off was transfer from the upper cup, which only received grease on the bearing race. SurferRosa was rightly pointing out that you didn't grease the steerer's threads, which is standard procedure for threaded headset installation. I noted this omission the first go-around as well.
When somebody tries to help you it might help to be a tad bit more accommodating
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When somebody tries to help you it might help to be a tad bit more accommodating

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The grease you wiped off was transfer from the upper cup, which only received grease on the bearing race. SurferRosa was rightly pointing out that you didn't grease the steerer's threads, which is standard procedure for threaded headset installation. I noted this omission the first go-around as well.
When somebody tries to help you it might help to be a tad bit more accommodating
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When somebody tries to help you it might help to be a tad bit more accommodating

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JJ,
Nice video, I've been enjoying your show and tell ones for a while and didn't realize you're in the forum. I have some friends who do YouTube and I have some inkling just how hard those are to do well. I appreciate that you're doing it and enjoy your content!
Nice video, I've been enjoying your show and tell ones for a while and didn't realize you're in the forum. I have some friends who do YouTube and I have some inkling just how hard those are to do well. I appreciate that you're doing it and enjoy your content!