headset tight after fork change why?

getin · Aug 28, 2011

Any idea why my headset is tight, I just changed my forks and fitted the crownrace as usual and put the headset back together exactly how its was, my headset is a ritchey wcs and my new forks sid team. If the forks are the problem then what headset should work?????? never had this before.

bigmick · Aug 28, 2011

have you tried loosening the stem and top cap slightly

fastzcars · Aug 29, 2011

IMHO the race on the fork may not be fully seated.

getin · Aug 29, 2011

Thanks people, I tried both suggestions, striped and re-seated the fork race and now seems to smooth without play, I suspect it was the fork race but cant be sure, anyway it saved me running out and buying a CHRIS KING.

Harryburgundy · Aug 29, 2011

Erm...ah..erm......are you going to cut that steerer down :?:

cyfa2809 · Aug 29, 2011

bigmick · Aug 30, 2011

the spacers probably weigh more than the frame

getin · Aug 30, 2011

LoL dude I just fitted the forks I don't want to be cutting the steerer until I'm happy with the set-up, I know it looks crap but new spacers on the way.

cyfa2809 · Aug 30, 2011

Good idea, still leave a bit extra.

One of the worst things - you cut forks, love the forks. New frame, forks dont fit :facepalm:

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