Siclo
Veteran
0.1mm not flush equals 2 degrees over the bearing cover width assuming 44mm bearing diameter.
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0.1mm not flush equals 2 degrees over the bearing cover width assuming 44mm bearing diameter.
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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Siclo
Veteran
The only thing I'm an expert at is crashing bikes, fixing them afterwards does teach you a few things though
Do you still have a 2 or 3mm gap between the top of the headtube and the top spacer with this headset. If you don't the top cap won't be able to compress it enough. If you don't you'll have to change your spacer to a smaller one. If it's not that and it's all seated properly, it could just be that that headset doesn't quite suit the bike.
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winjim
Smash the cistern
Yes, the spacers all look right. I could try popping another slim one in there to give plenty of compression but I think I've got the right amount there already.
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winjim
Smash the cistern
Just time this evening for a quick photo of the crown race sans grease. I see no gap.
However, the split ring does not go fully into the top bearing which is what is causing the gap at the top. I think this could be due to the cups being ever so slightly misaligned so when I get a chance I shall give them another beating with the rubber mallet and see where I end up.
Top spacer gap's fine. It'll preload to the point of being overtight.
However, the split ring does not go fully into the top bearing which is what is causing the gap at the top. I think this could be due to the cups being ever so slightly misaligned so when I get a chance I shall give them another beating with the rubber mallet and see where I end up.
Top spacer gap's fine. It'll preload to the point of being overtight.
