Gap between headtube and fork. HELP!
Urbansherpa
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First, let me say thanks for the info I've received through lurking this forum. I appreciate it.
Bought a brand new Specialized Langster last week. Today I switched the drop bars to a bullhorn style, and upgraded brake & lever.
My question... After taking off the stem I was careful to not let the fork slip thru the head tube, but it did slip about an inch.
Now, there's a 2mm gap between the head tube and the fork. Did I screw something up? AT NO TIME did I take off any bearings or bits, so I know nothing is missing or upside down. Also, I know there was NO GAP there before. Did I unseat something?
A quick check of the tension checks out (no clunk in headset, and not too tight either.. wheel flops side to side). Dirt/water will quickly destroy this and I know there was no gap prior.
Anyone??? Cheers
-Karl
Bought a brand new Specialized Langster last week. Today I switched the drop bars to a bullhorn style, and upgraded brake & lever.
My question... After taking off the stem I was careful to not let the fork slip thru the head tube, but it did slip about an inch.
Now, there's a 2mm gap between the head tube and the fork. Did I screw something up? AT NO TIME did I take off any bearings or bits, so I know nothing is missing or upside down. Also, I know there was NO GAP there before. Did I unseat something?
A quick check of the tension checks out (no clunk in headset, and not too tight either.. wheel flops side to side). Dirt/water will quickly destroy this and I know there was no gap prior.
Anyone??? Cheers
-Karl
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Difficult without seeing it. It's not unusual to have a gap.
Are you sure there was no gap before? If you're certain, take the stem off and reseat everything again.0
