XT headset logo's which way ?

[FluffyChicken]

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From the Shimano tech docs it says, it depends on the frame. Symptoms of the wrong way would be rough spots or grinding. Their solution is to turn it 90 degrees and write a note on the instruction manual for the frame.






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[xxnick1975]

Re: Re:

From the Shimano tech docs it says, it depends on the frame. Symptoms of the wrong way would be rough spots or grinding. Their solution is to turn it 90 degrees and write a note on the instruction manual for the frame.






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Exactly, remove it rotate and reinstall to avoid notches, so if it's a used one install it anyway you want to avoid this

 

[Silvergoat]

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This sounds like a whole world of torment way above the alignment of hubs, valves, rims and tyre decals. My XT logo was facing forward but I'm now spared the dilemma as the decals have weathered off. You could also have them side facing but which side do you have the logo facing?

 

[elite504]

Side to side, which is exactly what I like front to back.
XT logo looks great underlining a nice H/T badge.

 

[RockiMtn]

always side to side, unless it's used and a cup with cable rub that can be hidden facing rear!

 

[Retro Spud]

Cheers guys for all the input

I think its safe to say it can be either way ...

 

[michael franks]

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I've got an XT headset that I installed side to side, an FSA which is front and back and others which thankfully don't have logos I'm about to install an STX headset (when I can find it :facepalm: ) and the problem with them is that the logos are on the threaded race and therefore their position is in the lap of the gods. I think I might just use something else

 

[cherrybomb]

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I'm about to install an STX headset (when I can find it :facepalm: ) and the problem with them is that the logos are on the threaded race and therefore their position is in the lap of the gods. I think I might just use something else

Check that the 'cup' and nut (with the thread) are not separate parts that will turn independently. I thought the same was the case for the Tioga Avenger but you can actually turn the part with the logo on it once its tightened up to get the logo facing the correct way.



Christ! we're a sad lot aren't we?

 

[Silvergoat]

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Attention to detail is everything.

 

[michael franks]

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I'm about to install an STX headset (when I can find it :facepalm: ) and the problem with them is that the logos are on the threaded race and therefore their position is in the lap of the gods. I think I might just use something else

Check that the 'cup' and nut (with the thread) are not separate parts that will turn independently. I thought the same was the case for the Tioga Avenger but you can actually turn the part with the logo on it once its tightened up to get the logo facing the correct way.

Yeah I did think that it might be possible to turn the logo ring independently of the nut but the thought didn't occur to me until today. But I've got to find the thing to find out

And as far as this goes:

Christ! we're a sad lot aren't we?

...and don't we absolutely love it