Headset Crown within the bearing!

SR7492
SR7492 Posts: 190
edited September 2014 in Workshop
I'm just cleaning out my Stem/Forks and noticed the silver ring (headset crown) is cut (i.e. not a ring) - is this the way it is or do I need to replace it/the bearing?

thanks!

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  • mr_evil
    mr_evil Posts: 234
    Quite a few headsets come with a split in the crown race to make it easier to fit over the steerer. Take a close look, and if it looks like a smooth, straight cut then it's probably meant to be like that; if it looks rough then it might be a non-split crown race that has cracked, and should be replaced.
    https://mrevil.asvachin.eu/
  • SR7492
    SR7492 Posts: 190
    Thanks - looks like a straight cut but I'm not too sure.

    What do you think? Pic attached!
  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    Thats fine... it's something that isnt going to wear out either..so just clean and refit.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    That is not the crown race. It is the top centering wedge.

    Have a read of parktools.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Ouija
    Ouija Posts: 1,386
    nicklouse wrote:
    That is not the crown race. It is the top centering wedge.

    Have a read of parktools.

    +1

    Compression ring. Goes on top of the headset under the upper dustcap.

    Oh! And it's meant to be split so it can compress when pressure is applied to it from above.
  • SR7492
    SR7492 Posts: 190
    Nice one guys - will lube it up and put it back together :-)

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