How to fit a road bike headset?

Visit headset is a wearing part comprising the steering bearings. Few manufacturers detail the bearings alone; when they show play, it's time to replace the complete headset. In the case of an external or semi-integrated bearing, the cups are pressed into the headset. frame. Here's how to fit them.

Time: 1h00
Level : Difficult
Tools : Grease | Fork cone clamp | Bowl squeezer

Steps

Thread the fork cone
Probikeshop tip: the tapered part should face upwards, in contact with the bearing.
Mount the fork cone on the fork by tapping moderately on the pre-positioned fork cone sleeve A.
Probikeshop tip: to make assembly easier, you can use a little grease.
Grease the inlets of the steering bush B and place the bare headset cups in them.
Press the cups c into the frame using the cuvette press until they make contact with the frame.
Probikeshop tip: during this delicate operation, make sure that the cups always fit straight into the frame.
Grease the housings D before fitting. Probikeshop tip: pay attention to the mounting direction.
Thread the fork into the frame, then place the washer/cap assembly as indicated in your headset manual. E.
Then reassemble your cockpit