Headset Adjustments

Of all the bearings on a bicycle, the headset is likely the least appreciated yet arguably has the most effect on actual ride quality. The headset refers to the bearing assembly that permits the fork to rotate within the frame, and is a fairly simple apparatus albeit one with a few variations to consider. Don’t get me wrong, hub and bottom bracket bearings very much influence the ride, but few things can drive a rider as batty as a loose headset. Pull up a chair and adjust your headset…

Read the whole article from issue #9, and more bike repair and maintenance articles at www.urbanvelo.org/tech.