I've decided that my ride position is too stretched and
so have ordered a rather shorter stem (Raceface Prodigy
01) to replace the lovely but too long Easton EA50
currently fitted.
I'm pretty inept when it comes to mechanics but feel that
changing a stem is something I really should be able to do.
I have a fairly good understanding of how it all fits
together but am a little uncertain as to the best
approach to adjusting the headset (I have a standard star
nut set up).
One approach I've come across is to tighten the cap bolt
1/8th of a turn, tighten the stem, check for play, loosen
the stem and repeat until no play. Another I think I
remember reading mentioned tightening the cap bolt until it
meets resistance.
Is there a proper way of doing things and what sort of
damage can I do under/overtightening the headset?
The headset I have is a Cane Creek S2.
Thanks for any thoughts, PJay