headset query

clarkey cat
clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
edited June 2011 in The workshop
I had taken the stem off my missus' Specialised Dolce (which is basically the girls version of the Allez I think) and I asked her to put it back on while I was out but when I came home there were bits everywhere!

I can't figure out what order it all goes back in.

I have:

a soft seal like circle that looks like it goes on first (sealing the top of the frame)
a thin metallic circle ... that its inside a larger black circle
a conical circle
and the spacers and stem.

I've put it back it together how I think it should be done (in the above order) but it rattles like mad!

Please help.
Dolan Mythos

Comments

  • Mr Plum
    Mr Plum Posts: 1,097
    Loosen the 2 stem bolts and tighten the one that goes vertically down into the headset, then tighten the stem bolts. See if that works.
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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    OK cheers!
    Dolan Mythos
  • Mr Plum
    Mr Plum Posts: 1,097
    It'll basically just pull it all together so if the rattling was coming from anything being lose it should fix it. If not, then you may have put it back together wrong...
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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    I was wondering if that was the problem - I'm just perplexed by the metallic ring and the black ring as I can't see how they fit in - the conical ring used to be flush (I think) with the seal thing and now it isnt. Nevermind. I dont ride it.
    Dolan Mythos
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Cheers Mr P - seems to have done the trick
    Dolan Mythos
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Usually the metal conical ring goes on first and will be a slightly loose fit on the steerer, the plasticy ring then goes inside that to make it concentric with the steerer.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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