Introduzione
If you need to fix the play on a bike's rocking bars or replace the integrated headset on your bicycle, follow this guide. The process requires some disassembly but in the end you will have the correct adjustment on your headset. Alternatively, you may want to replace the headset entirely and make adjustments as necessary.
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Use a 6 mm Allen wrench to loosen the pinch bolts on each side of the stem.
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Reinstall the compression bolt and tighten it down, while at the same time keeping the bars in alignment.
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Tighten the compression bolt until the thread becomes hard.
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Use the socket wrench to turn the bolt half turn more and check for play by rocking the bars forward and backwards while pinching the frame with your knees.
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The final product should end up with aligned and firm bars. There should be no forward or backwards play and everything should turn smoothly.
The final product should end up with aligned and firm bars. There should be no forward or backwards play and everything should turn smoothly.