My Record headset finally came in (Marinoni is SLOW shipping) and I replaced the used up POS temporary (a $20 headset only lasts 1000km). Problem is that the plastic expander wedge is REALLY tight on the steerer tube of my Lemond Maillot Jaune (Bontrager Race Lite fork) and won't fit nicely inside the top bearing race. As a result the headset is either really loose or overly tight and is generally very difficult to adjust. The bearings are in correctly but I haven't faced the headtube yet as I leave that as a last resort.
This is the third Record headset I've installed on my bikes and all the others work beautifully. Can this be anything related to the steerer being slightly oversized? Must I resort to facing the headtube? Any other ideas?
I've looked through all the old news postings on Google and haven't found anything so I'm assuming this is a rare problem.
Tried it, no luck. I've never had this kind of problem with a Record headset before and I'm good and stumped. Bad timing too as I need it fixed to race on Saturday (not to mention training up to then).
Jon
Qui si parla Campagnolo said:
jekkech-<< Problem is that the plastic expander wedge is REALLY tight on the steerer tube of my Lemond Maillot Jaune >><BR><BR>
Take a bit of sand paaer and smooth out the inside of the plastic thingy. Also ensure the notched portion is 'up' facing.
I would face the headtube regardless...
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