Loose headset.

[gavroche]

I noticed that the headset on my Roubaix is a bit loose when I rock the bike back and forth with front brake on. I loosened the two screws on the side but when I try to tighten the screw on the top , it is already quite tight so what do I do ?

 

[MontyVeda]

dismantle it, clean it, have a look inside (are the cups in good shape?), replace the bearings if necessary, re-grease, reassemble, ride

 

[fossyant]

Check that the star nut hasn't been pulled up.The top cap should never be 'tight' with the stem bolts loose. I'd also check the bearings and clean everything out.

 

[Jody]

Is there enough distance from the steerer tube top to the stem?

 

[gavroche]

Thank you all for your advice.

 

[si_c]

Is it one of those that has the suspension element in the headset? If so it may just be that.