This video was great a couple years ago, when I needed it. And it's great now, when I forgot everything and needed it again.

"I hope this video helped steer you in the right direction" LOL

That was really helpful. It's been years since I've had a threaded headset and it was nice to see it done on such clean bike- added aesthetic value.

I haven't serviced or replaced my bearings in 17 years because I didn't know about them or how to do it. Thanks for the video. This makes it look really easy

Just wanted to add to the chorus of "thank you's". Your videos are all fantastic.. they're so well detailed, shot, narrated, and edited. Also, looks like a nice collection of bikes you got there :)

Clear, concise and very much appreciated. I'm a first time diy'er about to attempt servicing, overhauling and likely replacing the threaded headset(s) on a 1983 5-speed Jamis Boss Cruiser.

Thank you for a competent, concise, well-edited video. Kinda reminds me of the "How Its Made" shows. Definitely with the pun at the end. You don't know how much better I feel about adjusting the headset. Thank you.

@TheVeloWeb

9 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Apologies for the bad pun :)

Nice explanation! I will use that toe strap trick! Never thought of that. Thanks. Usually when I rebuild old headsets I remove the bearing cages and fit in as many balls as possible. Better load bearing that way. If you ride in dirt or slop, make a ‘seal’ for bottom cup with a section of inner-tube stretched over it . When it gets old and falls off, then you know its time for an overhaul!

Well edited and clearly explained. Thanks for condensing this into a short video that's less than 5 minutes.

@TheVeloWeb

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is indeed a topic that's hard to squeeze into a short video. Edit, edit, edit!

You are the man...I took one apart a few weeks ago, and forgot how it put it back together. Saved my day as well, thanks!

Thanks for uploading this, have had to strip down one bike and fit new bearings to another this weekend. Really helped a lot.

@TheVeloWeb

9 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Scott Szajewski

Well done. Super clear and nicely shot. Thanks!

clear and to the point without needless waffle. thankyou

Great explanation, very clear - saved this one and subscribed!

Very clear, step-by-step explanation. Thanks a lot! I

I thank you a lot!!! Your video is exactly what I was looking for! It really did help me!

What a gorgeous bike! 😍

Absolutely wonderful. Thank you, sir.

Thanks for the video. Just did my threaded headset this afternoon. Mine looked great, even after 6 years of no servicing. I suspect the fender helped a lot.

@TheVeloWeb

9 жыл бұрын

Fenders are good.

This video is as informative and helpful as it is humorous! Thank you!

@TheVeloWeb

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Excelent, you just saved my day, and a lot of money !

Well done. You're awesome.

Helps "steer" you in the right direction..... I see what you did there!

You make easy things simpler. I honour you. I was googling for lubing a headset, guess what - Your video tutorial doesn't come up first. What's wrong with today's people? ;) But seriously, it is a good tut and sense of humour, too.

@TheVeloWeb

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you ... and glad you like bad puns! 😀

Thanks @Peteworth.

Excellent video I’m gonna do mine

exactly what I needed to see . . . cheers!

Oh ok thank you... you have saved me a lot of time :)

wonderful... amazing job on this Video!

@TheVeloWeb

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks SubculturalMoKa Glad you liked it.

Thanks for that. Just my luck that I have 'something weird' (ie Shimano 600) on my vintage bike

Excellent tutorial, thank you!

@TheVeloWeb

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very helpful, thanks.

Thanks. This is really helpful and well explained.

@TheVeloWeb

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

nice vid thanks :) Clearest voice ever.

@TheVeloWeb

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Glad to help!

Great video, very helpful!

@TheVeloWeb

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad it helped.

Ah, yes, a high speed wrist drive! I need to get one of those! ;-)

@TheVeloWeb

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you do 😀

Very clean job good good for us thank you M.

@TheVeloWeb

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Fantastic video! Thanks a lot!

@TheVeloWeb

10 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Glad it helped!

it helps immensley to anchor the fork one way or another before final locking! Common way is to hold front wheel between legs. IF you do not do this, the final adjustment will either frustrate you or be slightly off. a

Thanks. Glad it helped.

Great video, thanks.

@TheVeloWeb

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Well explained.

Good job

You get the cape now! :)

My pleasure.

can you adjust handle bar height on these kind of headsets

This helped me!

@TheVeloWeb

8 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

great video, however you should not use the front brake to check if the headset is tight, often times the brake pads can shift, causing you to think the headset is too loose. I always set bikes against a wall rocking the bike to check headset tightness.

@SethJayson

6 жыл бұрын

If brakes are good this works, but I agree. I tried to track down headset play in the right wheel of a recumbent trike for days before I finally figured out that the slight rock and knock was actually the brake rotor moving slightly because the rotor bolts had come loose.

@rollinrat4850

5 жыл бұрын

The wall trick is good. I just hold the HS cups to feel for play.

Cheers!

What the minimum number of threads considered safe for engagement of the lock nut? I notice you had about 4 of them (so about 4mm of engagement) but still plenty left over -- enough to have removed a spacer, even, if you'd wanted.

Oh, I'll show you a power wrist!

Most have spacers in my experience. If the steerer has been cut short though, I suppose it's possible there will not be enough room.

@eccpecc8683

6 жыл бұрын

what if the neck is too long and there are not enough spacers? how does that affect the weitghdistribution?

Yes, by simply loosening the binder bolt and raising the stem. Careful not to raise above minimum mark.

Very useful

do you need spacers for the nut lock to work? Because my bike only has a adjustable threaded top brace and the lock nut. no spacers wat so ever.

That intro music... I've heard it a million times before... GCN? Can't remember where!

@TheVeloWeb

9 жыл бұрын

Just a jingle from iMovie.

@Christophe_L

9 жыл бұрын

Ahh thanks!

Can we use adjustable range instead of those specific tool ?

can I ask what if the headtube is too small like 3.4 inch

the last thing you remove from your headset at 1:07 wont come of my bike because some of the threading seems to be further apart from the rest, is there a trick in getting it off

I want some of that grease

SOO MUCH. GREASE

My wrist wrench is rusty and worn, but still functional. Crisp video. I prefer loose bearings in a threaded vintage headset. What influenced your decision to employ caged bearings?

@TheVeloWeb

Жыл бұрын

That's what it had and that's what I stuck with, so to speak.

Yes it is ! :-)

does anyone think that is a lot of grease?

I’m 5’8”, what size should I choose?

Niiiiice

What kind of headset is that?

more grease!

@jc3231

4 жыл бұрын

Please tell me your are joking

Indeed, I was steered in the right direction.

What about if I want to remove the bottom bearing cup? Do I need a special tool for that?

@TheVeloWeb

10 жыл бұрын

A race press helps. I know some people use a hammer and punch, but I'm a believer in "the right tool for the job." If you know what you're doing, it is possible to construct your own tools.

@rollinrat4850

5 жыл бұрын

It wouldnt be difficult to make a HS cup remover from a pipe if youre handy with a drill and hacksaw and plyers. Make one out of a thin wall steel tube. The Park tool is no more than $40.

Ive never once had to service a headset... those bearings barely get any wear at all, theyre not hubs..ive got a bike with 20,000 miles on it headset still buttery smooth with zero play... original cables on that bike as well..So now im curious as to why it would ever need to be done.

Hi all, is it recommended to put a washer/seal between the crown race and bearings? I bought a loose headset and has one provided but do i need it? video suggests not. thanks

@TheVeloWeb

7 жыл бұрын

Some headsets will have more washers/spacers but, in my experience, I've not heard of a washer between the race and bearings, if I'm reading you correctly. After all, the bearings are made to "run" within the races.

@russyJ20

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reply, I'm still unsure whether it is required or not, I have seen images on google where there is a seal between crown race and lower bearings. Perhaps its to prevent road gunk getting in there. I think I'm going to stick with it in there for now.

@rollinrat4850

5 жыл бұрын

rusty bucket Sometimes theres a plastic ring that fill the gap. I have an old Sun tour grease guard HS that has rubber seals and zerks to pump in the grease!!

Why does my 🚲 bike pool to the left and how do I fix that?

@TheVeloWeb

3 жыл бұрын

Hard to say ... bent frame, forks? Could be a lot of things. Recommend seeing your IBS.

Can I ask a really stupid question? Is the threaded headset part of the frame? or can a bike with a threaded headset be converted to a threadless headset? Thanks for the video! :)

@TheVenomscare

9 жыл бұрын

+Coco Mandrake Actually every headset is (if you watch for the measurements) interchangeable! Means you could also put a scooter fork or complete headset onto a 26" frame. - Just in case! :-)

@MRay-zj4ro

9 жыл бұрын

+David Iliev : Gotcha! Thanks, David!

Where i can get these special wranches?

@TheVeloWeb

6 жыл бұрын

Try Park Tool or your local bike shop.

finally

Unfortunately, they are not.

Good technical vid but what a bad pun to end with. LoL

@TheVeloWeb

10 жыл бұрын

I'm the bad pun master.

should you grease the stem? I have heard mixed opinions. Unleash the forks!!!

Please comment on caged bearings (where you can see the balls) vs. sealed ones (where they're hidden from view).

Saving money is a good thing, yes? :-)

very nice, without shitty music

I wonder if anybody actually knows how to properly pack caged bearings these days. You don't just stick it in some grease, ideally you want to work the grease through it. The same way you'd pack a wheel bearing for a car.

High speed wrist drive hahhah

Shucks! Perhaps a minor deity.

Grease party anyone?

A dislike just for those puns

No customer service. Do not recommend

@TheVeloWeb

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean?