Headset preload
 

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[Closed] Headset preload

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Does anyone slightly over tighten their headset on purpose for a bit of steering dampening, I'm sick of my bars swinging around to easily especially when I'm getting the bike out or putting it away for example.


 
Posted : 01/05/2020 9:05 pm
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No


 
Posted : 01/05/2020 9:05 pm
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Err, no.


 
Posted : 01/05/2020 9:09 pm
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Yeah. Same for hubs, stops wheels spinning so much which is annoying.

Thick wax on gear cables gives thumbs a workout too.


 
Posted : 01/05/2020 9:10 pm
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Think canecreek does a steering dampener headset, I know what you mean, it's always when you need two pairs of hands that your bars decide to take a swing at you, but sarcy saddos have smelt blood and have nothing better to do.


 
Posted : 01/05/2020 9:19 pm
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Posted : 02/05/2020 4:04 am
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It’s a no from me.


 
Posted : 02/05/2020 6:16 am
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No, fortunately I can’t say I’ve ever suffered from errant bar swinging.


 
Posted : 02/05/2020 9:01 am
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Posted : 02/05/2020 9:16 am

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