headset

I've had my scott speedster CX bike for the whole of 2 months, it's cleaned with a hosepipe after every ride. Here's my issue the handle bars have gone really notchy with a squeaking noise when they are turned. Question one could it be anything other than the headset bearings? Question 2...

Hi, Today I took my forks off as the steering was becoming incredibly stiff. I had an absolute nightmare getting the headset bearing off, it took being hit probably over 100 times before it finally came off. Once I cleaned and regreased everything I assumed it would go back on easily but it's...

I am after finding out the name of the tapered piece that goes above the steerer in between the spacers and top cap ? Do I even need one ? Or any advice welcome,thanks

Hi folks. I was out on the bike this evening and finally decided to try climbing a hill I've been putting off since we moved here. I managed 2/3 of the way to the top but finally gave in. It wasn't so much that I was tired as much as it was the heat. The sweat was actually beginning to blind me...

I've fitted this cane creek 40 headset to the kinesis dc37 fork and have around 3mm gap between the crown race and the bottom cups. It seems smooth but the gap should t be there' It's on a new build I'm doing so won't b able to ride it for a while yet, I was thinking it might drop down after a...

New headset new frame: crown race - easy, bottom bearing - easy top bearing - not easy. Tips please.

Good evening, I'm trying to find a new headset to replace on my giant ocr, from what I can gather and assuming I've got this right it looks to be a sealed cartridge that is semi integrated, it is a threaded fork with a 1 inch steerer. Does anyone know waht other info I would need or better still...

My LBS has told me that the headset on my Canyon Endurace needs to replaced (they're correct- it's very rough) and that this can only be done by ordering from Canyon direct. I can't find any info on their website. Has anyone had a similar problem? Is this a known defect? The bike has only done...

Hi Does anyone know what headset bearings would fit a Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disc 2013. Thanks

What is the difference between a standard headset and one costing four times as much, say one with ceramic bearings? How will I feel this difference. other than in my wallet?

Hope QR MTB Skewer Set (Black) Hardly used. Excellent condition. No marks that I can see. Please note that these have steel rods with aluminium levers. Sizes are 100mm and 135mm. Please make sure your hubs/wheels are compatable. This auction is for one complete set - ie front and rear! £20.00...

Hi chaps Have decided to bite the bullet (or bearing) and fit loose bearings instead of caged bearings in the threaded headsets on two of my old bikes. As I understand it even though you are losing the cage, you fit loose bearings of the same size (I have a Lidl/Aldi micrometer) as the ones...

Hi All, I have recently inherited a 2009 Boardman Team aluminium (http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-boardman-road-team-10-38232/) for free and after giving it a once over the headset was in need of a clean and regrease. Encountered a problem though, when I dropped...

I need to replace my FSA Orbit CE headset and I thought I might upgrade at the same time. This has proved to be a very complicated issue so does anyone have any advice?

Hi. Any ideas on how to remove the aero dust cover cap thing on a Venge its seized to the stearer tube, i'm guessing its siezed due to sweat. Ive tried GT85 and its stuck solid and apparently its supposed to just slide off thanks

the clocks have gone forwards and the lambing is maybe about 3/4 done, probably more! :O so i thought i might just have another look at the bike that i've neglected in a heated, dry and clean workshop for a few months oh yeah that's right just as i layed her up i noticed the headset bearing was...

As the title says really. Brand new, in factory sealed box, never opened. Compatible only with Note 5, S6, S6 Edge, S6+ Edge & S7, S7 Edge smartphones. Came with my new Samsung phone & I am unlikely to use it. I have followed a good few of these on eBay now & they go for circa £68 to £80 +...

the internal headset on my trusty carrera-framed trigger's broom of a commuter/winter bike was sounding a bit gritty as i turned the bars. i took the stem and wheels off with the view to taking the offending headset bearing out (the one at the bottom of the head tube) and trawling the local...

I have been looking for a new bearing but it seems impossible to find, my original is id35xod46.8x7 45 45, and the closest i can find is id34, is this too small? and what problems would i encounter with it, i don't want to buy a complete set which has bung, top cap, dust seal cap, upper and...

Quite simply, can you replace retainer cage and balls with angular contact bearings or not? Is it a straight swap? If a straight swap is not the case, (which I'm believing is not possible) can I use larger or smaller diameter balls compared to what is already in the headset and will it make the...

Hi all, I need a bit of help, the headset on my road bike feels as rough as a badgers arse, I have taken it apart and given it a spruce up and re grease but still rounds rough. So I am guessing I need a new set of bearings. Can anyone point me in the right direction for the bearing or if I can...

I have replaced the headset bearings on an 11year Trek 2000. I cannot find the balance between a slack stem and stiff steering. The bottom set came out really easily and, after cleaning up the seat in the bottom of the head tube the new set have pushed in really easily too. No need for a press...

Just put new top bearing on my headset and the bearing cover (conical bit) that has a dust seal on the bottom, is not touching the frame like it was before, the gap between the cover and frame is a tad over 1mm, i know the previous bearing had a bigger outside angle face than the new bearing...

I am looking for a new headset as the one I have seems to be knackered. The one I have is a FSA Orbit Z-t semi-integrated, Zero Stack 1 1/8- 1 1/2". I can't find this online and had a look at some sites at other headsets but I'm a bit confused at how I know they are the right ones. Anyone able...

Now this may sound completly stupoid but if one wants a higher riding position by adding spacers to your headset section how far is that bolt capable of functioning safely? I read somewhere one needs to leave a minimum 3mm for the head cap to be placed but can the bolt be a bigger one without...

Coming home tonight something didn't feel right. There's a slight grinding coming from the top headset bearings. Do I just need to re-grease or will I need to replace? If I need to replace is there a standard? I guess I'll see what I need when I have a look tomorrow. Many thanks in advance.