headset

It's a wee bit different and I'm only just getting my head around it. Have I understood it right? The main locking collar that is clamped by a 6mm hex from the right has two functions: it holds the shock unit in place and exerts upward pressure on the steerer to compress the bearing system...

Just trying to fix my daughters cheap mountain bike. The only components are as pictured. The bolt seats in the threaded hole at the bottom of the headset but not when the nut is in the tube - the nut has some slots on it, one of which seems to line up with a groove on the inner walls of the...

Maybe I'm over thinking this or just getting old. The difference between length of steerer and headtube is 40mm. Therefore the stack height required for a new headset is 40mm. Correct or not? The question is will a 41mm HS do the job or does it need to be just under 40mm. Please don't direct me...

Good day Ladies and Gents I'm back again after a long absence (and putting on 6 stone in the process) and am getting the old girl back out the garden to lose some weight and cycle to work now its not a 45 mile round trip! I've had to use a hammer today to get the forks out of the headset and...

The headset on my Cube CX cross race pro 2016 is rough as a badgers........ was hoping to just replace the bearings but might need to check the races first. Anyone advise on bearing size ? From Cubes website this what is fitted. I get the difference top and bottom but the height of each bearing...

Does anyone have any torque recommendations for the expander bolt on a 1 1/8" threaded headset please? I've just aligned the bars on my pub bike and made an effort to tighten the expander bolt to about where it was previously; checking this with a torque wrench suggests around 5N.m. I can't get...

Has anyone tried any of the 'gimmicky' replacement headset caps? I saw one which was a compass which is an awesome idea, but reviews said it didn't really work or was too unreliable unfortunately. Quite like the idea of a clock there though. Anyone tried any others, even if it's just something...

I need to order some new bearings, but dont really know what its called im looking for, wondering if someone can help? This is whats on the headset at the moment but the part at tje bottom of that picture, goes at the bottom closest to the fork is really rusty and grinds when turning, ive...

I have changed the stem on my 2014 Genesis Volant. As a result I now have a very slight looseness through the headset and I don't know why. It was not there before the change (so it is not the bearing wear). Nor is it like that Volkswagen ad, where something else is loose. The only different...

Or: Am I missing the blindingly obvious? So here's the headset on the newly rebuilt bike. Notice scratches from spanner. It won't stay tight: either it is hard to steer, or the forks wobble. Sometimes, by way of variation, they do both. I'm not sure how they manage that either. A couple of...

Velo Staywrap Chainstay Protector Velcro New Size XL please see photos for details £4.50 posted Promax Headset Spacers Set 1" 1/8 10, 5, 3, 1 mm I have two packs of these, £3.75 posted per pack or £5.25 posted for both packs New old stock

Somehow I ended up with two of these so this one's unused, BNIB. £15 posted.

Anybody use these ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ABR-Float-1-1-8-Fully-Adjustable-Headset-Spacer-35mm-to-50mm-Silver-Alloy/292689333485?hash=item4425a4cced:g:yH0AAOSwpP9Y7L1c

I have an Italian mid 80.s NERI e renzo Columbus sl frame What would be the correct headset needed Many thanks

Hi all, just about completed a new build on an old frame. I noticed that my Shimano 600 headset was missing the lock washer that goes between the top race and the locking nut. When I rode the bike the headset was often loosening off, so I put this down to the missing lock washer. Anyway I bought...

Hello everyone. I have spent two years looking for suitable forks for my crash damaged Graham Weigh. I thought I was there but it turns out a small section of threads are damaged. Would this section be improved enough by running a tap down it? Does the average LBS still have such tools...

Hi all, I've removed the steerer from my bike for the first time, the headset bearings appear to be in very good nick so I'm going to re-install them. They and the races have been coated/smeared in a greenish-coloured paste/grease , what type of lube should I be using to re-assemble the steerer...

This may be a simple question with an equally simple answer but it has me struggling at the moment. Is it possible to find Shimano stops to replace the down tube levers and enable me to install STI brakes. See photo for braze on design.

Looking through my box of spares today l found a Stronglight Comp. headset with caged bearings. My question is "should it stay or should it go" I dont think it would be appropriate for the bikes l have right now but l suppose you never know if something suitable might appear. Its condition is...

I would like to change my headset on the above bike, I've done the bearings once before so I know how, but I want to change it to a Chris King headset but I do no know which one to order. Can anyone advise please? Apparently it's an Integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy, 1-1/8" top...

Merry Christmas everyone! Currently in process of very amateur building of a TT bike. I need to get a headset. Put the bike model in on Cane Creek headest finder and it gives me these stats: Upper = IS 41/28.6 Lower = IS 41/30. Unfortunately, it doesn't go as far as actually then showing you...

The headset bearings on my genesis delta 10 need replacing as they are very worn. I have been searching for a week and can't for the life of me understand what I need to get. Online bike shop websites, that sell this model, suggest that the headset on the bike is an FSA Orbit C-40. I understand...

I have replaced cartridge bearings before and whilst they are easy I've usually found the most difficult part is identifying then sourcing the exact one you need. The good thing about them is it's easy to tell when they need replacing as there is a noticeable shake in the steering. My Genesis...

I shall soon be swapping my headsets. I'm reasonably confident in servicing my current headset - taking it apart, greasing bearings, putting back together etc I've never changed a headset before, but I had assumed (perhaps naively) that it would just be a case of taking the current one apart...

While I've decided on most of the parts for my Pickenflick build, I'm stuck on which headset to use - or more specifically which manufacturer. Planet X build the full bike with their in house Selcof item, but my other options are the FSA version or separate upper & lower components from Crane...

Hi, I need a hi rise stem and bars for 1 1/8" a-headset for my hybrid. Please PM me if you can help

I've got some handlebars for the retro project but the width is too narrow for my liking (36cm). Has anyone got a pair of wider bars but with the narrower 25.4 1 inch variety not current 'oversized' diameter please? All the best.

I have a 2012 Sirrus Comp. The spec says my headset is: 1-1/8" sealed Cr-Mo Campy Style integrated bearings, 15mm alloy cone spacer with 30mm of spacers Cane Creek say i need: Upper Headset Type IS Upper Head-tube Type 42 Stem Clamp Diameter 28.6 Lower Headset Type IS...

My Trek Fuel Ex9 2012 needs a new headset. Quoted in the blurb is FSA NO.57E, E2, ACB sealed bearings BTW, I don't have the tools etc to check the angles etc on the bearings. I've checked the usual suppliers and can't source one. Any help finding one please? :smile:

Hi All, Does anyone know if you can adjust the headset on a Boardman Team Hybrid 2016 or is it fixed? I presume I need spacers if you can? Cheers