Headset order:
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Spinney
Bimbleur extraordinaire
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- Back up north
All new members are in moderation until they have made several posts - it helps us to spot spam. You weren't held back deliberately - it's just that there isn't always a moderator on line!
And the best way to avoid confusion is to Reply to a post (click on Reply at the bottom right of the post you are replying to) - this will automatically quote the post in your message, so everyone knows what you are replying to.
Hope this helps.
TissoT
Guru
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- The Home of British cycling
Its a pity you don't live near by ... It would be complete by now 
raleighnut
Legendary Member
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- One of the 'Elite'
So you know what the problem is then? Pray tell so I can fix it.Its a pity you don't live near by ... It would be complete by now
The rubber ring is looking like the culprit, I tried forcing it in to the space in the part ( don't know it's name) that sits just above the bearings, it helped but I may have to try again the other way up, it definitely tried to centre the tube, so it's not flopping about loose, but the top nut is still not making any difference.
andytheflyer
Guru
- Location
- South Cheshire
Exactly. The second photo shows a normal bearing cup/whatever you want to call it. Pressing this down takes out the slop. Try it with your fingers.
@terriers I don't see what you are referring to with your comment about it being flat underneath. Both @raleighnut and I have explained how the headset bearings work - your photos show a normal headset arrangement.
Have a play and I'm sure you will crack it.
BB
Temper!In that case take @robgul 's advice and take it to a shop.
Have you always been an expert or did you have to learn at some point.
TissoT
Guru
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- The Home of British cycling
Its easy to explain as other CC ers have been doing but then its your first time it will take time for you to get to grips with it . these heads sets are really simple to put together ...
I can nt explain anymore than what has been said already
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I expect he learnt stuff by asking nicely.
roadrash
cycle chatterer
- Location
- sitting on the edge of wigan pier
couldnt agree more, between this thread and this one
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/new-chainset-terrible-noise-video-included.190243/post-3981639
what is it with people lately , plenty members are trying to help on both threads
I have been nothing but polite from my first sentence.
Apart from two answers in when I get criticised for having no knowledge, I was asking for help, nothing more.
Nice to know I should look elsewhere......wonder if it's because it's an electric bike that's got a lot of you riled up.
Thanks to the people who did try to help.
Bye.
You really are a touchy lot!
TissoT
Guru
- Location
- The Home of British cycling
I don't thinks so ... We could be a lot worse by not replying , we have tried to help you best way we can
Electric bike or not your problem was a head set which is the same on all/most bikes.
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roadrash
cycle chatterer
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- sitting on the edge of wigan pier
^^^^^ this ^^^^
Cubist
Still wavin'
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- Ovver 'thill
The compression ring is upside down. (The grey thing with notches on it)
Fork in, upper race as you have it. The add the compression ring. This is in effect a wedge and tightens the top race against the bearings. Then the upper ring and seals. Now add spacers, then the stem, with 3 mm of stem above the top of the steerer. Now add the topcap and tighten the bolt. The topcap acts on the stem, then the spacers, then the top cover and compression ring preloading the bearings. Once you've eliminated teh play, tighten the stem bolts. This holds everything in place. Simples. (once you know how)
Fork in, upper race as you have it. The add the compression ring. This is in effect a wedge and tightens the top race against the bearings. Then the upper ring and seals. Now add spacers, then the stem, with 3 mm of stem above the top of the steerer. Now add the topcap and tighten the bolt. The topcap acts on the stem, then the spacers, then the top cover and compression ring preloading the bearings. Once you've eliminated teh play, tighten the stem bolts. This holds everything in place. Simples. (once you know how)
