My headset bearings were contaminated ...
07-15-15, 05:26 PM
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My headset bearings were contaminated ...
With dirt and locked up.
10 month old 2015 TARMAC.
My mechanic upgraded with better bearings, is this just normal wear ?
10 month old 2015 TARMAC.
My mechanic upgraded with better bearings, is this just normal wear ?
07-15-15, 05:29 PM
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No. Not normal wear.
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Did she get put away wet and hung up to dry on a regular basis? By any chance? I can tell you that a seized, or nearly seized, bearing is very unusual but there are circumstances that might make it more likely.
Did you ever drive it through a rain or snow storm on top of your car? This shouldn't be a problem but if the bearing was defective to begin with, it could accelerate the wear.
Did you ever drive it through a rain or snow storm on top of your car? This shouldn't be a problem but if the bearing was defective to begin with, it could accelerate the wear.
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Yup, that's what stock wheels are...
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Did she get put away wet and hung up to dry on a regular basis? By any chance? I can tell you that a seized, or nearly seized, bearing is very unusual but there are circumstances that might make it more likely.
Did you ever drive it through a rain or snow storm on top of your car? This shouldn't be a problem but if the bearing was defective, it could accelerate the wear.
Did you ever drive it through a rain or snow storm on top of your car? This shouldn't be a problem but if the bearing was defective, it could accelerate the wear.
Now im wondering about my crank bearings, will prolly replace at years end if not sooner.
2600 miles as of now.
07-15-15, 05:40 PM
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Do you keep your bike outside in the rain? There's no excuse for a headset going bad on a 2015 model. Even at pro mileage the headset should be fine. Either you're Thor destroyer of bicycles or you got a serious lemon with that Tarmac.
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Don't be like me. Don't be out somewhere, a long way from home, and discover that you actually can't exceed X number of miles without maintenance.
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I have seen this with many bikes on the lower end/entry level price range. Some come equipped with poorly sealed and under lubricated bearings.
As much as I dislike Specialized as a company, they are usually very well built right out of the box.
As much as I dislike Specialized as a company, they are usually very well built right out of the box.
