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. The headset
Hold the head cup in place with a spanner
so that it stays in its new position. Tighten the
locknut against the head cup with the other
spanner.
Check the headset again for play. If the fork
does not turn freely and easily, you have
tightened the bearing too much. In this case,
readjust it. It may take several tries to adjust
the headset accurately. It is essential for a
long service life that the bearing moves easily
without play.
. Adjusting the threadless headset
(Aheadset)
The special feature of this system is that the
stem is not encased by, but rather clamped
onto the fork tube, which in this case is
threadless. The stem is an important part
of the headset bearings. Its clamping force
secures the bearing in its set position.
Release the clamping bolts located on the side
of the stem by one to two complete turns.
Using an Allen key, gently tighten the counter-
sunk adjusting bolt on top a little.
Align the stem again with the frame so that
the handlebars are not slanted when the
wheel points straight ahead.
