Should my headset look like this?

[loz]

Hi, just fitted a new headset to my Boardman comp hardtail mountain bike, but I'm not sure if I've got it right. I have doubts whether it's fitted correctly because the crown race is visible.

It's a Semi-Integrated (zero stack) type, the model is a Superstar Integrato Headset

here's the headtube:

first shot showing the interface between frame and fork, crown race can be seen:

close up from lower angle:

so, have I bodged it??!

 

[Vapin' Joe]

It's upside down.

 

[loz]

bugger

any idea if i will have damaged anything?

 

[fossyant]

Just swap back. Should be OK if not ridden.

 

[loz]

Just removed the cups and, as far as I can see, they're identical:

the crown race can be seen irrespective of which of the cups is used:

Perhaps it's not wrong after all?

 

[John the Canuck]

have you downloaded a pdf file from the makers..?

i just installed a TANGE SEIKI headset and was able to check the dimensions before installing

although it was easier, as the frame cups were different dimensions overall WHEN the bearing seating washers where installed correctly

 

[John the Canuck]

just a thought

my sealed bearings had a 45deg chamfer
one on the inside diameter and one on the outside upper edge

have you installed it upside down..?

 

[loz]

just checked with the headset manufacturer and they confirmed the cups are identical. I've def got the bearings the right way. I think it's actually supposed to be like this, perhaps I'll get a neoprene cover to stop muck getting in

 

[wisdom]

You could nop into a shop that sells your model and have a good look just to compere them.