Headset bearings

father_jack
father_jack Posts: 3,509
edited May 2017 in Workshop
The bearings on my headset are shot, I've never replaced them with like for like and getting a bit confused with all the tyres available.

I went into my LBS and even they can't get matching bearings :?

It's a Orbit helium. I don't have the tools to fit or remove the fork crown part, or the tools to remove the two cups on the frame. Managed to take the bearings out though.

https://www.imageupload.co.uk/image/BGyM
Say... That's a nice bike..
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)

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  • orlok
    orlok Posts: 89
    Father Jack wrote:
    The bearings on my headset are shot, I've never replaced them with like for like and getting a bit confused with all the tyres available.

    I went into my LBS and even they can't get matching bearings :?

    It's a Orbit helium. I don't have the tools to fit or remove the fork crown part, or the tools to remove the two cups on the frame. Managed to take the bearings out though.

    https://www.imageupload.co.uk/image/BGyM
    You need to remove the bearings and measure them like this example: http://www.cycleservicenordic.com/en/pr ... -1-18-1-18

    To remove the fork crown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnBC5CEdgi8
    There will be always a moment of tailwind.Pinarello F8/10 - Ultegra 8000 Di2 - Carbonspeed C50 UST - Tubeless
  • father_jack
    father_jack Posts: 3,509
    just spotted side of the headset cane creek VP-A52C
    Say... That's a nice bike..
    Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    Just saying but you can pry off the seals on your bearings flush and re-grease. Yours may be beyond help at this point but worth a try and re-greasing every 6-12 months will help them last tens of thousands of miles.

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