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Iffy headset

  • 07-11-2012 11:46am
    #1
    rollingscone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,479 ✭✭✭


    Quick one for the mechanically minded.

    Am expecting to inherit a decent aluminium roadbike soon (Scott frame) but the one caveat is that the headset is a bit wonky.

    According to my mate (the current owner) it's fine as long as I don't do any no handsies moments. But obviously if it's fixable I'd like to fix it.

    Any idea on what it would cost to get something like that sorted, or is it straightforward enough to fit a new headset?

    Cheers


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  • #2
    triggermortis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    Headsets vary a surprising amount from bike to bike. The hardest part is actually identifying what is fitted to get a replacement. Any decent bike shop will be able to do this if you don't feel up to a bit of research. I did this recently and have a PDF on the computer with a headset parts bible if you want it. On the phone at the moment but can dig it out later if you need it


  • #3
    RidleyRider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭RidleyRider


    triggermortis wrote: »
    Headsets vary a surprising amount from bike to bike. The hardest part is actually identifying what is fitted to get a replacement. Any decent bike shop will be able to do this if you don't feel up to a bit of research. I did this recently and have a PDF on the computer with a headset parts bible if you want it. On the phone at the moment but can dig it out later if you need it

    Hey triggermortis, could you post that pdf here when you're able? Would be handy to have:D


  • #4
    ashleey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭ashleey


    RidleyRider wrote: »

    Hey triggermortis, could you post that pdf here when you're able? Would be handy to have:D
    Google ' FSA headset book'

    If you can't find your specific size then you might need to buy the FSA headset guide. It's basically a measuring tool.

    Hth


  • #5
    victorcarrera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭victorcarrera


    Don't spend your money just yet. Find out exactly what is wrong first. It might just need tightening. Apply the front brake and while leaning on the saddle rock the bike forward and back and feel for any movement in the headset. If the spacers under the stem can be twisted by hand it just needs to be tightened.
    Then move the steerer through its full range of movement and note any roughness. Post up here what you found and someone will advise further.


  • #6
    triggermortis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    Sorry, work got in the way of getting back to you. I'll dig out the PDF after work and post it up


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