[semi-integrated headset] head tube races go out by hand

ADL
ADL Posts: 138
edited June 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi.
The other day I serviced my semi-integrated headset (for the first time in 3 years lol) and found that both head tube races go in and out of the head tube just by hand. Is it something to worry about? I was thinking they would be press-fitted and sit there securely. Thanks.

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  • ricardo_smooth
    ricardo_smooth Posts: 1,281
    the races come in and out easy. If I am correct the headset cups stay in the frame like any other headset (just fit all the way in the frame instead of half out over the top). other wise they are damaged/not the right size!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    see the pics in the FAQs sounds normal to me.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • GJC
    GJC Posts: 198
    Mine does is exactly the same but i am sure that this normal

    GJC
    Lapierre Spicy 316 2011
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    GJC wrote:
    Mine does is exactly the same but i am sure that this normal

    GJC

    it is normal.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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