Headset help

ThatBikeGuy

So i have this headset that i'm wanting to replace. I have so far taken it off of the bike, i think i have all the parts of it although i am unsure on what parts i should be taking out?

I have looked through the cane creek site although i only have a tape measure to do any measurements with so the headset finder isn't that helpful in this case. I have established that it is integrated although i may be proved wrong on here.

Is there any quick and easy way to find a new compatible headset? I have read through the Parktool site for tips on finding out which headset it is however a few of them look very similar so it has me slightly confused. I have some photos attached albeit not very good quality.

I have also looked for a code or anything to identify the headset other than it being pro-lite and can't seem to find anything.

keef66

You also need to take the forks out of the frame and retrieve the lower headset components from the bottom of the head-tube / fork crown.

Somebody will be along in a moment to offer some more useful advice (I've never dismantled a threadless headset)

nicklouse

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-hel ... et-service

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-hel ... -standards

pop the bearings out and see what code is on them. is nothing then measure and match to the IS version closest.

at a guess IS 42 but may be IS41

ThatBikeGuy

Yeah, i thought those parts were meant to come out. Is there an easier way to get them out other than forking out for a park tool?

nicklouse

use your fingers.

keef66

The bearings themselves shouldn't need tools to remove.

dilemna

CRC do a nice headset bearing sleeve removal tool for about a tenner. I bought one and have used it once. It is worth it's weight in gold. Btw clean and check the steerer for any signs of wear and fatigue. Snapping can be life threatening.

Are you sure the headset needs replacing??? Maybe there was a little play and it just needed tightening up ever so slightly.

colsoop

The fork is obviously carbon, is the frame carbon too ?

If it is then the bearings should just pop out, although that pic makes the frame look like ally.

If it is ally you will need some sort of tool to pop out the bearings as they will probably be pressed in..

The part you pictured is only the fork bung / plug.

It is a replacement for the star spangled nut you get on ally forks, as they tend to be a no no for carbon forks.

ThatBikeGuy

Thanks for the replies, took a few other pictures of the headtube area...can't seem to get those bearings out however. I guess if it is an ally frame (which it is) i will need a tool to get them out or just really strong fingers? I don't think i have either!
Or would a screwdriver and hammer do the trick, i don't want to do anything to forceful unless i start doing more harm than good...

Wamas

Don't use a screwdriver, use a small length of wood as a drift. Use this with a hammer or rubber mallet to knock out the headset.

The wood will be softer than the frame, therefore preventing an damage.

Place the drift through the frame and knock out the headset from the other side, gently tapping each side until it comes free.

Once out, there will probably be a code written on the bearing brace.

ThatBikeGuy

So, i took some measurements and input them into the cane creek finder again. It came up with the following standard: SHIS:IS41/28.6|IS41/30 (1-1/8" Cane Creek Integrated IS Standard)

I managed to get the bearings out of the tube however there wasn't any codes on the damn things so that didn't work out.

Does that code translate into the exact headset i need?

TuckerUK

The bearing races will come out a lot easier if you heat the head tube with a hair dryer or heat gun (on low).