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Hi,
I've just started building a new Titus FTM Carbon which takes a tapered integrated headset. The headset I have is a Superstar T5 internal 42/52 which a reviewer on their website said fitted the FTM carbon.As I understand it the bearings should simply drop into the frame. The upper one does, however the lower is a tight fit and will not go in without the aid of a press/ hammer. Is this normal for integrated headsets or does it mean that the head tube on my new frame is warped/ too small? Should I grease the surfaces? I don’t want to push it into place only to have a nightmare removing it. Any help much appreciated!
Thanks
Jules
I have a Hope one. The bearing just sits in, no pressure required. Can't imagine it would need effort to fit otherwise it would be a pig to change it when needed.
yarp. agreed. There is a bevel at the bottom (inboard surface i guess) which stops it slopping around. ive never had one i cant lift in and out with my finger tips.
It does however have to be spot on straight to go in.
cant image a carbon frame is going to squeeze an alloy cup?
do you have a caliper you can measure it with?
or perhaps can you see/feel it is tight at specific points?
Thanks for the replies. I was afraid as much. Inside of headtube also looks all scratched up where bearings sit so I wonder if it's seen some attention before. Back to on one on monday I think.