hey, i wasn't sure exactly where to post this:
I just built up a new (to me) GT Distortion frame, and everything came together flawlessly except for the Cane Creek headset. It was a unit that came with the bike, so it's possible that the bearings are just eff'd and I need to pick up a new one, but I'm hoping ya'll can help me save the $60 or whatever on a new headset. Plus it's just frustrating that everything went so well, but i still can't really ride the bike.
Basically, it's both too tight and too loose. When I tighten it to where there's no play, the steering is quite tight. When I loosen it to where the bike steers freely, there's a good amount of play in the headset.
Any ideas? To the best of my knowledge I put everything together correctly. Happy to include photos/more specs if needed.
FYI, it's a Cane Creek 40.Zs44 short cover with the reducer cup to run a straight 1 1/8" steerer in a tapered headtube. Thanks a ton in advance.
I just built up a new (to me) GT Distortion frame, and everything came together flawlessly except for the Cane Creek headset. It was a unit that came with the bike, so it's possible that the bearings are just eff'd and I need to pick up a new one, but I'm hoping ya'll can help me save the $60 or whatever on a new headset. Plus it's just frustrating that everything went so well, but i still can't really ride the bike.
Basically, it's both too tight and too loose. When I tighten it to where there's no play, the steering is quite tight. When I loosen it to where the bike steers freely, there's a good amount of play in the headset.
Any ideas? To the best of my knowledge I put everything together correctly. Happy to include photos/more specs if needed.
FYI, it's a Cane Creek 40.Zs44 short cover with the reducer cup to run a straight 1 1/8" steerer in a tapered headtube. Thanks a ton in advance.