Bolt in top of headset.

widge34
widge34 Posts: 900
edited May 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
I have a problem. The bolt on the top of the headset that clamps forks and stem is just going around. It will not tighten or undo. How do i get it out? Has the thread stripped possibly?
----
Widge.

Bird Zero 2
Trek Madone 3.5c H2 2013

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    it does not clamp the forks and stem it just preloads the bearings.

    sounds like you need to undo the stem bolts and then apply some upward pressure on the stem while undoing the top cap bolt to see if it will catch and allow you to remove it.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • widge34
    widge34 Posts: 900
    Tried that. No luck. I think the star nut may be knackered. Trip to the lbs me thinks. :cry:
    ----
    Widge.

    Bird Zero 2
    Trek Madone 3.5c H2 2013
  • cloudynights
    cloudynights Posts: 351
    drill the head off the headset bolt, that will release top cap then you can see why the headset bolt is just turning in star nut, then just a csae of removing star nut
    anthem x with many upgrades

Categories