14 HOW THE HEADSET FUNCTIONS
Checking Assembly
HEADSET
Headset Anatomy
While standing over the frame top tube with
both feet on the ground, apply the front
brake firmly and rock the bicycle back
and forth.
Check that the headset is not overly tight
by slowly rotating the fork to the right
and left. If the fork tends to stick or bind at
any point, the bearings are too tight.
This assembly comes from preset from
the factory and should not require adjustment,
expect for the scheduled maintenance for
bearings stated in the manual
Adjustments should be performed by a
certified bike mechanic in order to ensure
the safety of the rider.
Tightening is achieved by loosing the two
stem bolts attaching the stem to the steer
tube (fork steering column).
The stem cap bolt is then turned clockwise
to tighten this bolt, and it should only be
tightening slightly (25 lbs) to remove
any play from the bearing surfaces.
Centre the stem to the front wheel and
retighten the bolts securing the stem
to the steer tube.
The handlebars should turn smoothly
without any bind.
ALWAYS CONSULT AN EXPERIENCED
BICYCLE MECHANIC BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR OR
REPLACE PARTS ON YOUR
BICYCLE.
THE HEADSET BEARING ADJUSTMENT
SHOULD BE CHECKED EVERY MONTH. THIS
IS IMPORTANT, AS IT IS THE HEADSET
WHICH LOCKS THE FORK INTO THE FRAME
AND IF LOOSE, CAN DAMAGE OR RESULT
IN AN ACCIDENT.
CHECKING FOR LOOSE PARTS
THREADLESS HEADSET STEERING
ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
Lock Nut
Lock Washer
Adjusting Cup/Cone
Bolt Retainer
Top Head Cup
Bottom Head Cup
Ball Retainer
Crown Race
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