threadless headset wobble

foresthill
Posts: 77
all tight - still wobbles.
What have i missed or what do I need (apart from a LBS mechanic)
What have i missed or what do I need (apart from a LBS mechanic)
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Did you adjust the top cap? this adds preload onto the stem and needs to be adjusted before you tighten the stem bolts that clamp onto the steerer tube.0
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what did you do to want to tighten it?
fit anything new?"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
stem bolts lose, top cap tightened up, stem bolts tightened.
Squeeze brakes & wobble wobble wobble
feels like top cap needs another half turn but it's not there0 -
sorry nicklouse missed your reply.
Shorter stem (head up for the rainy days). same diameter as old one, spacer thingy inside old one swapped over.0 -
Ok is it the same stack height? the top cap may be bottoming out on the steerer.
the top of the steerer should be a few mm down below the stem ( or above with added spacer if recommended).
take the top cap off and have a look.
if you are not sure take a picture and post it.
but an example."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
a ha - they are level.
Will go try again in the morning
Thanks yorkshire sweden man - hope that fixes it0 -
Fixed it cheers.
had to add another spacer to achieve height.
But i'm a bit confused because it was fine before and the stem was a like-for-like replacement.0 -
I had exactly the same problem and could not for the life of me figure it out.
I checked all the websites I could and forums but the damn thing still wobbled - realised I'd taken a spacer out when upgrading my stem - doh!
It's a good feeling when you've solved it though!!Tarmac Chewer0