How to fit a road bike headset?

How to fit a road bike headset?

Visit headset is a wearing part comprising the steering bearings. Few manufacturers detail the bearings alone; when they show play, it's time to replace the complete headset. In the case of an external or semi-integrated bearing, the cups are pressed into the headset. frame. Here's how to fit them.

  • Time: 1h00
  • Level : Difficult
  • Tools : Grease | Fork cone clamp | Bowl squeezer

Steps

  1. Thread the fork cone
    Probikeshop tip: the tapered part should face upwards, in contact with the bearing.

  2. Mount the fork cone on the fork by tapping moderately on the pre-positioned fork cone sleeve A.
    Probikeshop tip: to make assembly easier, you can use a little grease.

  3. Grease the inlets of the steering bush B and place the bare headset cups in them.

  4. Press the cups c into the frame using the cuvette press until they make contact with the frame.
    Probikeshop tip: during this delicate operation, make sure that the cups always fit straight into the frame.

  5. Grease the housings D before fitting. Probikeshop tip: pay attention to the mounting direction.

  6. Thread the fork into the frame, then place the washer/cap assembly as indicated in your headset manual. E.

  7. Then reassemble your cockpit

Now that the headset has been fitted, you'll need to adjust it.

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