I just swapped forks around... stuck my Revelations back on the T-130 and the Pikes on my new to me Nukeproof Mega 275. Eager to have a go... I tried the crown race from the FSA Orbit and it all seems to fit and rotate nicely...
Did a couple of rides... though nothing major yet..
I just had a 160mm airshaft (with debonaire) delivered... so the chance is there to mess. The last crown race I fitted using an old glue/bath sealant tube with the end cut off... but I don't have one to hand so I'll have to bodge it somehow.
Should I try and change it for the proper one or leave the one in place?
Wait, there's a method to fit crown races that doesn't mostly involve hammers and screwdrivers?
Just fit the right one. Angles of bearing interfaces etc may well be different.
Cut a slot in the race and you'll never have to worry about a bashing tool again
Cut a slot in the race and you’ll never have to worry about a bashing tool again
The Nuke proof one has a slot... 😀
I've never fitted one that had one before so wasn't sure how much difference it would make.
Due to a sale I got both new headsets for £12 each.... which seems cheaper than trying to buy new bearings and the seal had gone missing on the top one... so I even have a spare race (have the one came with the frame)... so sounds like a no-brainer...
fitting i just tap gently in rotation with a rubber mallet.
removing i have a proper tool.
Just fit the right one. Angles of bearing interfaces etc may well be different.
Either 36 or 45 degrees no?
Many are cross-compatible. But no harm in fitting the one made for the headset.
