New headset on original Silvio

[cycleguy]

hi all,
I have a Silvio from the original production run and the headset that came with the bike is shot... It has a LOT of play in it and creaks like crazy...

First, will a standard headset fit in that frame... I have a Chris King headset Id like to use..

Second, the pin that connects the Stem sleeve to the Pivot clamp is pretty frozen in there. And it looks like I can't get to the cap on the top of the steerer so that I can slide the steering column through the head tube because of this...

Any ideas on this one?
Thanks
Harold

 

[telephd]

Try lots of WD 40 in the holes in the side of the pin? They have male and female threads and IIRC the hex key side is male. Is it possible to dismantle the triangle and tilt the boom up to get at the stem cap? I think your headset will work if it is 1".

 

[cycleguy]

Yeah, I sprayed wd40 in there.. I'll keep doing that... taking that pivot clamp off is what's preventing me from getting at the stem cap... Good on the King headset anyway..
Thanks
Harold

 

[cranky cyclist]

I use two Allen wrenches to loosen my pivot clamp. One on either side.