Upside down headset
11-30-21 | 09:07 PM
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Upside down headset
Well this is a first.
I recently picked up an older Trek 520 that had been resprayed.
In the original listing picture something didn't look right to me about the fork crown area but I couldn't tell what exactly. I inspected the bike (outside at night) and everything looked good so I went ahead with purchase. Now in the light of day I see it. The headset cups are both flipped? How do you even install it this way? Should be an easy fix but I definitely never expected to see this. At least I won't get dirt ingress from the road
I recently picked up an older Trek 520 that had been resprayed.
In the original listing picture something didn't look right to me about the fork crown area but I couldn't tell what exactly. I inspected the bike (outside at night) and everything looked good so I went ahead with purchase. Now in the light of day I see it. The headset cups are both flipped? How do you even install it this way? Should be an easy fix but I definitely never expected to see this. At least I won't get dirt ingress from the road
12-01-21 | 01:55 AM
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Did you make sure the chainrings weren't installed inside out?? Regardless, let's see the whole bike!
12-01-21 | 04:12 AM
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12-01-21 | 08:48 AM
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12-02-21 | 05:58 AM
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