Isn't that the truth, Joe! I find bottom brackets slightly tedious. Headsets though often take several rides before I get them just right.
On Sun, Mar 14, 2021, 5:48 PM Joe Bernard <joerem...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yay for bike shops solving problems! I'll be facing this, too, when my new > anodized headset spacer shows up for my Susie. Both my bikes came to me > with perfecty-adjusted-by-Riv headsets and I've left well enough alone. > I'll have to pull the topnut on the Susie to swap spacers and will then go > through my ritual of starting too loose and having to readjust three times > before I get it right. Argh! 🤦 > > Joe "that's probably right, oh crap it's not right" Bernard > > On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 3:17:29 PM UTC-7 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: > >> Hurrah!! (saw your new message of joy after I sent that last message of >> not as much joy) >> -Kai >> >> On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 6:10:25 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >> wrote: >> >>> I got it handled! The headset nut (or whatever) needed 1/8th of a turn >>> and then it all snugged up nicely. Got the brake cable/housing sorted out, >>> too. The anodizing was unhurt in the process. Relief! I know it’s not >>> rational but I am extra attached to this bike and I get anxiety when things >>> are wrong with it. >>> >>> Thanks for all the help, you are the best! >>> Leah >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Mar 14, 2021, at 12:17 PM, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY < >>> kaivi...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Which shop got that brake housing all bunched up on the front (ripples >>> of plastic piling out of the noodle)? They might be in a rush... >>> >>> -Kai >>> >>> On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:54:56 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: >>> >>>> Clarifying my response about REI, It's in response to concerns about >>>> the ano finish on her headset. I'm sure REI would be careful, too, I just >>>> know the other shop knows those bikes well and are meticulous about them. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 10:31:33 AM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Agreed, there's almost certainly nothing to worry about here Leah, >>>>> simple adjustment. Don't dis REI too much, my local branch has an >>>>> excellent >>>>> bike mechanic who is always thrilled to work on something other than store >>>>> bike assembly. >>>>> >>>>> On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 8:24:18 AM UTC-7 Paul Clifton wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Leah, >>>>>> If it turns out to be the headset (which is my bet), then like Joe >>>>>> said, it's a thing that happens sometimes with new builds. I just wanted >>>>>> to >>>>>> add that it's unlikely that anything is damaged after a short ride with >>>>>> it >>>>>> just a bit loose. Def important to get it fixed ASAP, but I think there's >>>>>> no need to hyperventilating over whether you damaged your steer tube. :) >>>>>> >>>>>> I had Riv install the headset/fork on my Bubbe and still had to get >>>>>> the local shop to tighten it up after the first few rides. >>>>>> >>>>>> Paul in AR >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 12:09:19 AM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> "Maul the color." >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I suppose it's always possible but the job had already been done >>>>>>> once and nothing bad happened so it should be fine. The wrenches they'll >>>>>>> use are good stuff that fit on the flats of the cups well. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> What will happen is that bottom cup right on the headtube will be >>>>>>> turned a bit to snug it down, then he'll hold that one steady while he >>>>>>> slowly turns the top one to secure the adjustment in place. It's easy to >>>>>>> get wrong on the first try, I usually end up with mine too loose, too. >>>>>>> They'll fix it for ya. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 9:55:16 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding >>>>>>> Ding! wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The stem is moving down by the headset. I put the brakes on and >>>>>>>> it’s not so noticeable, but if I lift it by the handlebars I can see >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> feel that stem move. The bolts at the stem are tight and max insertion >>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>> inside the tube, so that’s not the problem. I don’t know much about >>>>>>>> headsets, but I bet this is the source. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Next question: do you think REI is going to maul the color of my >>>>>>>> new ano parts with their wrenches?! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Mar 13, 2021, at 9:33 PM, Ray Varella <rayvar...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If you hold your front brake on and rock the bike back and forth >>>>>>>> you should be able to see if the headset is loose or the stem is >>>>>>>> loose. The >>>>>>>> stem is tightened with the bolt in the center, you can do that >>>>>>>> yourself, >>>>>>>> just make sure the max height/minimum insertion line is below the >>>>>>>> headset. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If it’s the headset, you should take it to a shop. REI should be >>>>>>>> able to handle that just fine. >>>>>>>> You need two headset wrenches, one for the top nut and one for the >>>>>>>> nut below the spacers. >>>>>>>> I adjust my headset play and hold the lower nut while tightening >>>>>>>> the top nut against the spacers. It takes a bit of experience to do >>>>>>>> this >>>>>>>> confidently. >>>>>>>> It needs to be tight enough to prevent play but not so tight that >>>>>>>> it binds. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hope that helps, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Ray >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 9:13:17 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding >>>>>>>> Ding! wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Here is the headset. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Mar 13, 2021, at 9:12 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < >>>>>>>>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I got anodized headset rings/spacers (and I may be botching the >>>>>>>>> names here, but I’ll include a photo in the post after this and >>>>>>>>> you’ll see) >>>>>>>>> and had them installed. I felt that the bike was a little vibratory >>>>>>>>> but it >>>>>>>>> wasn’t until tonight that I found the source. I happened to lift the >>>>>>>>> front >>>>>>>>> end by the bars and felt the bars shift somehow. I had a hex key and >>>>>>>>> checked both bolts in the stem - they were tight. I got home, looked >>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>> over and found that the stem is moving around in the headset. It did >>>>>>>>> NOT do >>>>>>>>> this when I had the old headset. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I went online and read horror stories. I stopped reading when my >>>>>>>>> heart started racing. Something about wrecking the steerer, which >>>>>>>>> sounded >>>>>>>>> catastrophic and permanent whatever that is. Is this a minor problem >>>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>>> can be fixed with a wrench, would you guess? Or am I going to need to >>>>>>>>> change out my headset - maybe this one is too big? Ugh, please not >>>>>>>>> that. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I will either have to drive 40 minutes across town to the >>>>>>>>> mechanics who did the service tomorrow, or if you say it’s an easy >>>>>>>>> fix, I >>>>>>>>> could trust the REI which is only 20 minutes away. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hoping the answer is straightforward and the problem easily >>>>>>>>> fixable, >>>>>>>>> Leah >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in >>>>>>>>> the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/iCQE8MrYmN0/unsubscribe >>>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email >>>>>>>>> to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/238c5be3-8fb8-493a-b11a-a23cf0ee520en%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/238c5be3-8fb8-493a-b11a-a23cf0ee520en%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in >>>>>>>> the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/iCQE8MrYmN0/unsubscribe >>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>>>>>>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5bac5096-11dd-477f-880b-d012e8837c39n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5bac5096-11dd-477f-880b-d012e8837c39n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/iCQE8MrYmN0/unsubscribe >>> . >>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/432373c4-640a-4a25-ab74-f0174cd04ea0n%40googlegroups.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/432373c4-640a-4a25-ab74-f0174cd04ea0n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >>> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b38a85ef-d1c7-4677-b0bd-fb61e6b1104dn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b38a85ef-d1c7-4677-b0bd-fb61e6b1104dn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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