Loose Headset on Quest
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This post will get you there.
This post will get you there. The key is to loosen the headset bolt all the way before tightening the riser clamp.
http://cruzbike.com/mysteries-diatech-headset
Robert
This post will get you there. The key is to loosen the headset bolt all the way before tightening the riser clamp.
http://cruzbike.com/mysteries-diatech-headset
Robert
eocbiker
Member
Tightening a Diatech ABN
Below is a link to a person with the same problem
Maybe I should just let it be loose, or replace the headset.
http://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/581253-tightening-diatech-abn-sbn-no-star-nut-headset.html
Below is a link to a person with the same problem
Maybe I should just let it be loose, or replace the headset.
http://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/581253-tightening-diatech-abn-sbn-no-star-nut-headset.html
Headset loose?
Ecobiker,
I have posted a procedure for righting the headset using a jig that I invented, look in the quest forum and you will find the info. The headset is hard to tighten because the steerer extension tube is a press-on fit and would be better, in my opinion, if it were a threaded connection. When you try to take the play out of the headset (pre-load) the steerer extension wants to separate from the steerer tube and results in extra play in the bearings.
Hope that helps,
jphipps
Ecobiker,
I have posted a procedure for righting the headset using a jig that I invented, look in the quest forum and you will find the info. The headset is hard to tighten because the steerer extension tube is a press-on fit and would be better, in my opinion, if it were a threaded connection. When you try to take the play out of the headset (pre-load) the steerer extension wants to separate from the steerer tube and results in extra play in the bearings.
Hope that helps,
jphipps
1happyreader
zen/child method
This document makes it sound soooo easy
This document makes it sound soooo easy.
http://cruzbike.com/Diatech_Headset_Instructions.pdf
nice pictures in this one
http://cruzbike.com/SofriderV2-AssemblySupplement.pdf
Had you already read these ???
This document makes it sound soooo easy.
http://cruzbike.com/Diatech_Headset_Instructions.pdf
nice pictures in this one
http://cruzbike.com/SofriderV2-AssemblySupplement.pdf
Had you already read these ???
eocbiker
Member
Diatech_Headset
Diatech Headset Assembly Instructions
Thanks for all the help and the
Diatech Headset Assembly Instructions
I follow the assembly instructions and now I have no slop, it it is tight and still have easy movement.
They should give you the Headset Assembly instruction when you first get you bike.
Because I think the Headset was loose from the factory.
I notice some slop when I first got it.
Now I have it fix.
Thank you ,This forum is one of the best things about Cruz Bikes
Diatech Headset Assembly Instructions
Thanks for all the help and the
Diatech Headset Assembly Instructions
I follow the assembly instructions and now I have no slop, it it is tight and still have easy movement.
They should give you the Headset Assembly instruction when you first get you bike.
Because I think the Headset was loose from the factory.
I notice some slop when I first got it.
Now I have it fix.
Thank you ,This forum is one of the best things about Cruz Bikes
The headset instructions are
The headset instructions are now a part of the instructions that come with the bike. We added it at the end.
Robert
The headset instructions are now a part of the instructions that come with the bike. We added it at the end.
Robert
Robert Biegler
New Member
As far as I can tell, I do
As far as I can tell, I do follow those instructions. Loosen the clamp around the cone, loosen the stem, tie bungee between fork and handlebar to compress, tighten stem, tighten clamp. That's the only way I have found to get the slop out of the headset, but for progressively shorter periods. Last Sunday I tightened up, rode 20km, and noticed about 5mm movement measured at the handlebar. I am getting to the point where I should tighten every day. Any advice?
As far as I can tell, I do follow those instructions. Loosen the clamp around the cone, loosen the stem, tie bungee between fork and handlebar to compress, tighten stem, tighten clamp. That's the only way I have found to get the slop out of the headset, but for progressively shorter periods. Last Sunday I tightened up, rode 20km, and noticed about 5mm movement measured at the handlebar. I am getting to the point where I should tighten every day. Any advice?
Gromit
Guru
Remove the quick release toggles
I would remove the aluminium quick release toggles and just replace their steel barrel nuts instead. Replace the allen bolts with some cap-headed stainless steel M6 allen bolts. 25mm long excluding the head. These should take a larger 5mm allen (hex) key and have a much deeper socket than the existing dome-headed bolts which take a 4mm key and have a shallow socket.
I would remove the aluminium quick release toggles and just replace their steel barrel nuts instead. Replace the allen bolts with some cap-headed stainless steel M6 allen bolts. 25mm long excluding the head. These should take a larger 5mm allen (hex) key and have a much deeper socket than the existing dome-headed bolts which take a 4mm key and have a shallow socket.
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