Is my headset faulty?

[Bailsofhay]

I just got a new Token CADAC x headset to go with some new forks. I had a play about with them in the LBS and particularly looked at how the bottom sealed bearings seated on the crown race which was a good flush connection. When I got it home and installed the crown race I slipped the bottom cup on to see how it fitted and it is no longer flush at all. No matter how I twist the cup it the steerer always is slightly closer to one inner edge of the cup and the bearings don't seem to sit properly.

I don't want to install the cups on my frame on the off chance this misalignment will cause a problem and I'm not sure the LBS will even accept it as a return as the race has already been installed.

Anyone else experienced such an issue if it actually is one?

 

[accountantpete]

A quick glance suggests 30 and 45 degree bearings.

Have you got the top bearing on the bottom?

Ignore this

 

[Bailsofhay]

They came in the cups and I never took them out. I just put them in situ exactly as they came out of the box .

 

[02GF74]

a photo would help - is the cup in square?

 

[Bailsofhay]

Updated with Pics:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70052929/heaset pics/BottomCupOnRace.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70052929/heaset pics/CrownRaceIsFlush.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70052929/heaset pics/LargeGapAtFront.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/70052929/heaset pics/SmallGapAtBack.jpg

Sorry not sure how to link on this forum or put up pics.

Cheers for looking and any help.

 

[Bailsofhay]

ohh!! it links automatically.

 

[Bailsofhay]

@02GF74
No it will not sit square in the cup no matter what I do.

 

[BimblingBee]

Is that an intigrated fork and standard headset? Google may be your friend if so...

 

[accountantpete]

The only thing I can think of is that the bearing is not seated in the cup correctly. Does it look to be level?

 

[Bailsofhay]

I've been told I may not have seated the race quite flush so i'm gonna get the Lbs to give it a few whacks with a proper tool and see if that helps.

Cheers for the help!!

 

[Bailsofhay]

Sorry accountantpete I hadn't seen your post when I wrote that but I recon your right on the money. I just used a piece of PVC pipe to put it on so I'm thinking it must be out .5mm I just cant get it right.

cheers!