Headset question

I just picked up a used synapse carbon 2016. And when taking the headset top bolt off and the stem the forks just drop out. There doesn't seem to be that extra little ring that stops the forks from falling out. Is this still fine to ride without or do I need a new headset?

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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 26,972
    That is standard AFAIK.
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  • pangolin
    pangolin Posts: 6,602
    Sounds normal to me
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  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    if theres no play in it when sll assembled why change?

    what does the schematic show?
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    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • joeyhalloran
    joeyhalloran Posts: 1,080

    Do you mean the compression ring that sits inside the upper bearings? I've never seen a headset without one, maybe worth a Google if you can find the brand of headset.