So, gave the Sam a few rides after adjusting the headset and it started indexing again, primarily in the dead-ahead position, and resumed scaring the hell out of me twisty curves. So I decided to just replace the headset. Had the shop that built the bike install an IRD Interloc as opposed to the bearing swap discussed above. I ultimately decided this wasn't something I wanted to do again anytime soon and given that a considerable portion of the cost is labor which I don't feel presently competent to do myself I just went ahead and replaced it. Frankly, I'd have sprung for the Chris King if one had been available for immediate install. I now appreciate that bikes are subject to considerable stress in the headset and for me the peace of mind factor is worth the upgrade.
Examination of the old headset indeed revealed signs of brinelling. I was surprised that such a small defect in the surface of the race could have such a pronounced effect on handling. Thank you Mark and Steve at Saturday Cycles in Salt Lake City for getting it done so I can take my Sam to Durango this week! On Jul 29, 2:08 pm, Steve Palincsar <palin...@his.com> wrote: > On Fri, 2011-07-29 at 12:59 -0700, René Sterental wrote: > > Thank you! > > > I found the apparently discountinued Stronglight A9 online in WI and > > ordered one to give it a try. > > Unless you found the cartridge bearing headset that was introduced after > the roller bearing headset of the same name was distcontinued... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
