How can I find out what headset I have
burtons
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I want to replace the headset on my bike but I don't know what type I have apart from it says cartridge system inside and the bearing is pressed in to the frame. So would anyone what type I have or know of any good bike forums that don't tell you to go to the local bike shop.
If I remove the red circlip in the picture the centre cup comes out with all loose ball bearings.
If I remove the red circlip in the picture the centre cup comes out with all loose ball bearings.
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Best to email the manufacturer then
Dont rock the boat ,baby
.I used to change my head set bearings now and then .it was an easy job. The lower cage where the balls fit is a press fit into the head but easily drifted out from underneath.Then the upper cage is screwed down onto it
My modern carbon fibre framed racing bikes headset looks a bit complex so I will not be messing with it unless there is a lot of play.
You can push the handlebars holding the front brakes on back and forwards to feel for movement (play ) in the steering head
https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=672b4098e4ac7ad56239bde6ae043eac
They seem to know everything! :-)