I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 Getting those bearings out took me all of about 60 seconds. Now to find new ones by tomorrow Tange Seiki 4T5-541.8/30.2/45 deg SUJ-2 Any decent LBS should have them. I bought 2 at R90 each on Tuesday.
chris_w_65 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Posted March 3, 2011 Any decent LBS should have them. I bought 2 at R90 each on Tuesday. Where from? I spoke to Omnico and the guy didn't sound very clued up, he said he had and I must just go to an LBS and order them. When the Cajees called he suddenly only had a complete headset for R1500.00Cyclelab looked like they had no clue and were not really interested in orderingWestdene sounded like they had no clue but said they can probably match somethingMy LBS of choice also sounded like they don't have too much experience with headset bearings
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 I got mine from Mark at Cape Town Cycles. I am going to have a look for your specific bearings on the net and get hold of mark. If he has (which I am positive he does), I will get them and send them up to you!
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) Am I right? This is what you are looking for? Just the sealed bearings. Edited March 3, 2011 by I-FELT-the-FORCE
chris_w_65 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Posted March 3, 2011 Am I right? This is what you are looking for? Just the sealed bearings. Thanks for the offer. I was driving past Fritz Pienar Cycles so stopped past there, they had the bearings so I am sorted
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 Thanks for the offer. I was driving past Fritz Pienar Cycles so stopped past there, they had the bearings so I am sorted Coolerbags
Harry Potter Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 Ok so Chris is sorted. I have a carbon steerer on my bike and took it back to LBS for inspection, but it keeps on making that cracking noise if a stand an pedal, please help
chris_w_65 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Posted March 3, 2011 New bearings fitted. I think I have the preload right. If I grab the spacers under the stem I can just rotate them on the steerer but I have to twist quite hard. Also, if I turn the handlebars with no front wheel in the cables move the handlebar to where they want it to sit, it doesn't stick. When the front wheel is back in I can check for play but I don't think there will be any.
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 New bearings fitted. I think I have the preload right. If I grab the spacers under the stem I can just rotate them on the steerer but I have to twist quite hard. Also, if I turn the handlebars with no front wheel in the cables move the handlebar to where they want it to sit, it doesn't stick. When the front wheel is back in I can check for play but I don't think there will be any. lekka
Bennie Dikwiel Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 Sorry for the hijack, but I also need advice.My first attempt at servicing my headset on my mtb and I have a problem. After removing the stem bolts, top adjusting screw & cap the handle bars and spacers came off fine, but the fork just won't come down even after persuasion with a mallet. Should I whack it even harder, or is there some trick to this?
chris_w_65 Posted April 13, 2011 Author Posted April 13, 2011 Mine just fell straight out so I will rather pass on this one
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