Schwinn threadless headset

roleytherockstar
roleytherockstar Posts: 2
edited June 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hello all

I have pinched my old chaps Schwinn Moab to use and it has some play in the head set when you apply the front brake.

The headset is an ICBM threadless. I have removed the top cap and see that there is a hex head bolt head there, is it a case of just tightening that, or do I need to go further? There is also an extension piece attached, not sure if that makes a difference?

Cheers

Dave

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Not sure exactly what you mean - a pic might help.

    If it is a normal threadless system they work by undoing the stem bolt/s and tightneing the top cap to preload the bearings, then doing the stem back up.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Tbh read the info on Parktools as if shows how it all goes together.

    But as above for most threadless. If you need to change the bearings try a cane creek IS2
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