Hope headset installed wrong???

rybu
rybu Posts: 84
edited August 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Can anyone advise on the below picures. I have only ridden the bike once and I am not sure that the headset is installed correctly or not.

I have a ragley piglet and its a hope headset. Before I take it back to the shop, i would like to know if its not right so I dont waste my time travelling / look like a nob.

1) Gap between the cup and the frame

2) The bit above the cup (rubber washer thing)

I apologise for the descriptions, I am sure I will be advised of the correct part names.. :oops:

57899784.jpg

57899823.jpg

thanks,

Ryan

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    too many spacers added between the top cap and the centering sleeve.
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  • rybu
    rybu Posts: 84
    nicklouse wrote:
    too many spacers added between the top cap and the centering sleeve.

    I have to confess, i'm no whiz when it comes to bikes. What does this mean and has it caused the gap? Sorry for being a re-tard..

    More pics

    57900519.jpg

    57900497.jpg

    Ryan :oops:
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    edited August 2011
    you have put too many shims between the TOP CAP and the TAPERED SLEEVE. so they are making the gap. see the fitting info.

    http://www.hopetech.com/webtop/modules/ ... tguide.pdf

    and the cup has not been fitted correctly.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • rybu
    rybu Posts: 84
    another picture of the hoe setup...

    Basically does anyone think its installed wrong, does it need pressing in further or anything else need doing??

    57900718.jpg

    Ryan
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    yes the cup is not fitted correctly and as above.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • rybu
    rybu Posts: 84
    nicklouse wrote:
    you have put too many shims between the TOP CAP and the TAPERED SLEEVE. so they are making the gap. see the fitting info.

    http://www.hopetech.com/webtop/modules/ ... tguide.pdf

    and the cup has not been fitted correctly.

    not ignoring your post, it went on as i was typing mine!

    ryan
  • rybu
    rybu Posts: 84
    nicklouse wrote:
    yes the cup is not fitted correctly and as above.

    thank you and balls..

    I'll get onto the bike shop.


    thanks


    Ryan :lol:
  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    Shame on the bike shop
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  • junglist_matty
    junglist_matty Posts: 1,731
    You can see in this image that the cup isn't pressed right...

    http://static.panoramio.com/photos/medium/57900519.jpg

    There's more gap on one side than the other (unless that's the light). Should be pressed in with a headset press, looks like this one's been done either very badly or done banging in with a rubber mallet...
  • rybu
    rybu Posts: 84
    yes, its all very bad. I have emailed the bike shop with a complaint, will have to see what they say.

    I am really miffed by the shoddy workmanship. I wont name the company till I get the / goodwill gesture sorted out - i think a few might be surprised by which company it is!!!!!!!!!

    Ryan
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    DIY that way it's done right.
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  • rybu
    rybu Posts: 84
    I am finding this out, the HARD WAY.

    Learning new skills at a rate of knots

    thanks for the tip
  • ftwizard
    ftwizard Posts: 253
    Why not take it apart and do it yourself. It's a piece of p**s, and you'll know it's done right.
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