Does anyone know what this piece of the headset is called?

stampz
stampz Posts: 29
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Giant Defy 2024,this has snapped...it sits between the headset bearing and topcap. I have found it on Giant spares with new bearings, but I just need the plastic ring.

Does anyone know what it is called?

Many thanks

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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,419

    A version of a starnut?

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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,716

    It looks like it's the compression ring, but a very non-standard version to allow running cables through the headset. Unfortunately it's probably Giant specific so you're dependent on Giant or a dealer selling it separately.

  • trevor.hall12
    trevor.hall12 Posts: 493
    edited July 30

    That's a compression ring for internal routing by the look of it .

    And it will likly only come with other stuff you don't need .£40 for £10 of bearings and a 20p bit of plastic .They do this to try and hide them ripping people off

  • dj58
    dj58 Posts: 2,223
    edited August 18

    You say it fits between the headset bearing and the top cap, so above the stem? If it is a compression ring it would normally fit below the stem. Or it could be a guide to hold the internally routed cables in place inside the headtube. If the bike is still under warranty can't you go back to the dealer and ask them to replace it? As eluded to above it will be a Giant specific part and appears to be part of the headset bearing set.

    https://www.giantbikespares.com/Giant-2024-Defy-Headset-Bearing--1310-MR168M-0001%09/product_detail/3-50673

  • ktuludays
    ktuludays Posts: 97

    i hate modern bikes and their non standard parts that cost an arm and a leg. pure greed on the manufacturers side.

    you say it's a 2024 bike so is this still under warranty? any part, plastic or not should be fit for purpose and be expected to last a reasonable amount of time.

  • focuszing723
    focuszing723 Posts: 8,154
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    https://www.giantbikespares.com/Giant-2024-Defy-Headset-Bearing--1310-MR168M-0001%09/product_detail/3-50673


    https://www.giantbikespares.com/browse_by_model/2024-Defy-Advanced-2

    Take a look at the link above. So it looks like it's a headset spacer. Would they be similar in function?

  • trevor.hall12
    trevor.hall12 Posts: 493
    https://forum.bikeradar.com/discussion/comment/21092152#Comment_21092152

    I would do exactly that, get onto where you purchased the bike and get the OK for a lbs to get it sorted ,parts and labour or if they insist send it back for repair ,ive delt with plenty of major brands and smaller shops with online purchases and the only 1 that insisted the bike go back was Ribble ,all others paid me direct after they sent any parts if needed .The way they package these items is so it looks less of a rip off. I'm guessing with a headset bearing change they recommend the plastic part be replaced too as it will likly wear out with it being cheap garbage .

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