Isn't that the truth, Joe! I find bottom brackets slightly tedious.
Headsets though often take several rides before I get them just right.
On Sun, Mar 14, 2021, 5:48 PM Joe Bernard wrote:
> Yay for bike shops solving problems! I'll be facing this, too, when my new
> anodized headset spacer
What Ray said, if the problem is a loose headset the fork and handlebars
should be acting as a solid unit and the movement is coming from the head
tube/headset.
Theoretically either REI or your pro shop should be able to fix this issue
easily. The problem is we don't know which one is going to
Yay for bike shops solving problems! I'll be facing this, too, when my new
anodized headset spacer shows up for my Susie. Both my bikes came to me
with perfecty-adjusted-by-Riv headsets and I've left well enough alone.
I'll have to pull the topnut on the Susie to swap spacers and will then go
Hurrah!! (saw your new message of joy after I sent that last message of not
as much joy)
-Kai
On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 6:10:25 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> I got it handled! The headset nut (or whatever) needed 1/8th of a turn and
> then it all snugged up nicely. Got the
Yeah, I'm feeling for the REI folks. I think there's no huge deal here, it
seems the housing has settled itself, the metal portion's likely found its
way to the bottom by now. I assume Peter's concern is that the bike shop
didn't see that the housing was fully housed itself. As for catastrophic
I got it handled! The headset nut (or whatever) needed 1/8th of a turn and then
it all snugged up nicely. Got the brake cable/housing sorted out, too. The
anodizing was unhurt in the process. Relief! I know it’s not rational but I am
extra attached to this bike and I get anxiety when things are
Kai, the famous and wonderful Peter White caught that, got me on the phone and
has me addressing it. Apparently this issue can be fairly catastrophic... I’m
at REI as I type this and I have a bad feeling though. The mechanic seems to
not see this as a big deal... I have the worst luck at bike
Which shop got that brake housing all bunched up on the front (ripples of
plastic piling out of the noodle)? They might be in a rush...
-Kai
On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:54:56 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Clarifying my response about REI, It's in response to concerns about the
> ano finish
Clarifying my response about REI, It's in response to concerns about the
ano finish on her headset. I'm sure REI would be careful, too, I just know
the other shop knows those bikes well and are meticulous about them.
On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 10:31:33 AM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:
Agreed, there's almost certainly nothing to worry about here Leah, simple
adjustment. Don't dis REI too much, my local branch has an excellent bike
mechanic who is always thrilled to work on something other than store bike
assembly.
On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 8:24:18 AM UTC-7 Paul Clifton
Leah,
If it turns out to be the headset (which is my bet), then like Joe said,
it's a thing that happens sometimes with new builds. I just wanted to add
that it's unlikely that anything is damaged after a short ride with it just
a bit loose. Def important to get it fixed ASAP, but I think
It sounds like a problem I had not too long ago. A slight feeling of
looseness with an occasional squeak eventually was tracked to a not fully
tightened quill stem bolt. I loosened and removed the stem from the
headset completely. Cleaned and greased the threads that pull the wedgie
thing
Does your fork move when you lif the bike by the bars or just the stem?
If you loosen the stem and lower it, then tighten it, do you still have the
same issue?
Ray
On Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 10:15:06 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Hmm, I changed my mind about one part. The pro shop are the
Hmm, I changed my mind about one part. The pro shop are the folks who have
babied your bikes and didn't scratch anything up, I'm afraid I have to
recommend the 40 minute drive.
On Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 10:09:19 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:
> "Maul the color."
>
> I suppose it's always
"Maul the color."
I suppose it's always possible but the job had already been done once and
nothing bad happened so it should be fine. The wrenches they'll use are
good stuff that fit on the flats of the cups well.
What will happen is that bottom cup right on the headtube will be turned a
The stem is moving down by the headset. I put the brakes on and it’s not so
noticeable, but if I lift it by the handlebars I can see and feel that stem
move. The bolts at the stem are tight and max insertion is inside the tube, so
that’s not the problem. I don’t know much about headsets, but I
If you hold your front brake on and rock the bike back and forth you should
be able to see if the headset is loose or the stem is loose. The stem is
tightened with the bolt in the center, you can do that yourself, just make
sure the max height/minimum insertion line is below the headset.
If
I got anodized headset rings/spacers (and I may be botching the names here,
but I’ll include a photo in the post after this and you’ll see) and had
them installed. I felt that the bike was a little vibratory but it wasn’t
until tonight that I found the source. I happened to lift the front end
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