S works Roubaix issue
roubaixtom
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Hi,
I have just built up a 2006 S works roubaix frame. I removed the specialised mindset headset cups and installed 1 1/8th bearings.
The top bearing sits too far into the head tube which means if i try and put a normal cap on there it has nothing to push against and grinds on the top of the head tube. For now i have used the old mindset bearing top cap however this leaves a about a 3mm gap.
What can do i do to resolve this?
thanks
I have just built up a 2006 S works roubaix frame. I removed the specialised mindset headset cups and installed 1 1/8th bearings.
The top bearing sits too far into the head tube which means if i try and put a normal cap on there it has nothing to push against and grinds on the top of the head tube. For now i have used the old mindset bearing top cap however this leaves a about a 3mm gap.
What can do i do to resolve this?
thanks
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You use shims under the top cap that are made for the purpose. They used to come with some headsets - but I don't know where to buy them separately.
If it is as much as 3mm you can use an alloy stem spacer - I have done this before, but its a case of trial and error to get the correct height.
Is it a campag type integrated headset that you replaced the mindset with?
If I remember correctly, that is what I used on my s-works tri-cross frames.0
