Headset Bearings Diagram

When the crown race and bearing are seated in the lower headset cup hold it there.

Headset bearings diagram. Threadless headsets work on the same principal as threaded headsets. Crown race lower bearings lower frame cup pictured as lower head tube race upper frame cup pictured as upper head tube race upper bearings upper race or cone washer locknut. The adjustable race attaches to the steerer. Slide the top bearing over the steerer and lower it into position in the upper cup.

Cannondale sisl2 bb30 crank axle road 109mm kp250. Cannondale caad10 caad12 headset kp155. The balls can be either loose caged or as is usually the case these days sealed in a cartridge. The headset is the bearing assembly that connects the front fork to the frame and permits the fork to turn for steering and balancing.

13 technical diagram pdf hac zs44 28 6 zs44 30 alloy cap cup cartridge bearings top nut. If the bars lock in the middle and point straight then it s either too tight or the bearings. To adjust the race the stem must first be loosened. A rattling sound indicates the headset is loose.

Cannondale evo and synapse carbon headtube brake cable guide frame insert kp224 each kp250. The bearing races need to press against the bearings. Simply look up your bike model and click on the link to find the correct headset. Cannondale bb30 bottom bracket bearings ceramic x2 kp018.

There are eight parts in a threaded headset from bottom to top. Bounce the front wheel off the ground a few times. Headset bearings are generally ball bearings as opposed to needle bearings. The upper adjustable bearing race will slide up and down on the steering column.

Cannondale supersix evo brake cable stop guide kp193. Most headset bearings are steel although you can get ceramic bearings that last longer according to their manufacturers and are more resistant to corrosion. Giant anthemx 29er anthem 27 5 trance 27 5 reign 27 5 xtc overdrive headset 1310 no57aa 112. Threaded headsets are used with forks that have a threaded steerer tube and are the traditional type as shown in the above picture.

There is a cap in the top of the stem that will apply pressure. 13 9 technical diagram pdf hsc zs44 28 6 zs44 30 semi integrated headsets. The upper head race is pressed into the top of the head tube. We have compiled a list of headsets for many of the giant bike models.

Semi integrated headsets h zs44 28 6 zs44 30 alloy cap cup sealed bearings top nut. The stem binder bolts hold the stem secure on the column which keeps the race from moving. Threadless headset bearings are held secure by the stem. 2019 anthem 29er 1.