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As you may know my old forks cracked so because the bike shop in question are taking their time about my waranty claim I thought I would buy some more cheap forks to get me to work etc.
However we couldn't get the headset race/crown race of my old forks before they went to evans, and evans say they cannot get it off either. So when I found one I thought looked the same and put it on the bearing drops down, and doesn't sit properly, which when all tightened up etc results in play in the headset, is this down to the race and the bearing not being compatible?
If so, where can I buy the race that is meant for my headset, its an FSA Orbit zs-3?
Thanks guys, I'm having a nightmare here, just want it fixed, I'm having to ride my GF's bike 11 miles tomorrow
However we couldn't get the headset race/crown race of my old forks before they went to evans, and evans say they cannot get it off either. So when I found one I thought looked the same and put it on the bearing drops down, and doesn't sit properly, which when all tightened up etc results in play in the headset, is this down to the race and the bearing not being compatible?
If so, where can I buy the race that is meant for my headset, its an FSA Orbit zs-3?
Thanks guys, I'm having a nightmare here, just want it fixed, I'm having to ride my GF's bike 11 miles tomorrow
http://smartbikeparts.com/search_details.php?itm=H...
Mfr pt number: 121-0330
Fits BMC Road Racer, Streetfire, Team Machine, CX01, CX02, SSW and SSX
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?pro...
Mfr pt number: 121-0330
Fits BMC Road Racer, Streetfire, Team Machine, CX01, CX02, SSW and SSX
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?pro...
Right update..
Got the shop to try again and get my old cown race off, which you would imagine would be a sure fire fit, it did fit better, but the gap between the frame and the top of the fork still looks too big to me...
I tried tightening the top cap right up but I broke the star fangled nut
So I'm at a loss as to why it seems nothing fits on this bike!
Got the shop to try again and get my old cown race off, which you would imagine would be a sure fire fit, it did fit better, but the gap between the frame and the top of the fork still looks too big to me...
I tried tightening the top cap right up but I broke the star fangled nut
So I'm at a loss as to why it seems nothing fits on this bike!
Why would that have buggered the headset?
The bearings are very tough, starnuts are not, they're cheaply made bits of st.
What is the difference between loading the headset by putting weight on it then tightening stem to having the top cap? Obviously I will be getting another star nut, but it rode fine.
The bearings are very tough, starnuts are not, they're cheaply made bits of st.
What is the difference between loading the headset by putting weight on it then tightening stem to having the top cap? Obviously I will be getting another star nut, but it rode fine.
okgo said:
Why would that have buggered the headset?
The bearings are very tough
and the race surfaces and washers are flimsyThe bearings are very tough
okgo said:
What is the difference between loading the headset by putting weight on it then tightening stem to having the top cap?
I don't understand what you mean sorry. You should not have to force the entire assembly together to "close the gap" shown in your picture. It should drop down with no effort whatsoever and fit flush and you then tighten the stem to secure the fork in place. You broke the starnut by tightening the top cap when you tried to close the gap. The top cap and bolt just adjusts the preload in the headset bearings, it is not designed to pull everything together.
Edited by itsnotarace on Wednesday 26th January 13:21
I see.
I did find it odd about the fork, as it shoudl like you say, just drop in!
I mean, assuming the crown race is the one that came off my original fork.. I wouldn't put it past them to just lie to get me out of the shop.
The one I ordered online has arrived, and again looks different! So I shall try that one, I've got some more star nuts in the post to see how we get on.
Maybe I'm missing a part of the headset then?
I just don't think I am...
I did find it odd about the fork, as it shoudl like you say, just drop in!
I mean, assuming the crown race is the one that came off my original fork.. I wouldn't put it past them to just lie to get me out of the shop.
The one I ordered online has arrived, and again looks different! So I shall try that one, I've got some more star nuts in the post to see how we get on.
Maybe I'm missing a part of the headset then?
I just don't think I am...
Edited by okgo on Wednesday 26th January 13:25
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