Headset parts and their orientation:
0- Frame head tube (HT)
1- Top cap O-ring (already installed in top cap)
2- Top cap
3- Bearing race compression ring
4- Bearings (2, upper and lower. Check diagram for orientation)
5- Crown race
Your Wabi frame will be supplied with the crown race already
installed on the fork crown, and the star nut installed in the
steerer tube.
1. Be sure to orient the bearing cartridges correctly (see
diagram to the right)
2. Be sure to seat the bearing race compression ring completely
3. After installing all of the parts, and adding the spacers
desired, install the stem onto the steerer tube. There should be
approximately 3-5mm of stem visible above the top of the
steerer tube.
4. Install the top cap and screw, using a 5mm hex wrench.
Tighten the screw enough to eliminate any play between the
frame and the fork, while still allowing the fork to turn freely
and smoothly.
If you need to cut the steerer tube to a shorter length, follow
these steps:
1. Assemble all parts up to and including the stem
2. Mark the steerer tube at the top edge of the stem
Note: if the start nut is already installed, you will either
need to get a new one, or you can drive the existing one
deeper into the steerer tube to the position it will need to
be after the tube is cut
3. Remove the fork and cut the steerer at a point 5mm below the mark you made.
MAKE SURE THIS IS THE CORRECT PLACE TO CUT THE STEERER TUBE!
Measure twice, cut once.....
4. Clean up any burrs from cutting the tube, and if necessary, install a new star nut.
If you don't have the tools for this, it is strongly advised to have a professional bike
mechanic do it for you.
5. Reassemble the fork, spacers and stem, and adjust as specified above.
If you have any doubts about your ability to correctly perform the steps needed to
make sure the fork is installed correctly, please have this operation done by a
professional bicycle mechanic.
Wabi Cycles cannot take responsibility for the knowledge or skill level of any
person who is not a Wabi Cycles employee that performs any mechanical service
or operation on a Wabi Cycles product.
As always, if you have any questions, please contact us!
0- Frame head tube (HT)
1- Top cap O-ring (already installed in top cap)
2- Top cap
3- Bearing race compression ring
4- Bearings (2, upper and lower. Check diagram for orientation)
5- Crown race
Your Wabi frame will be supplied with the crown race already
installed on the fork crown, and the star nut installed in the
steerer tube.
1. Be sure to orient the bearing cartridges correctly (see
diagram to the right)
2. Be sure to seat the bearing race compression ring completely
3. After installing all of the parts, and adding the spacers
desired, install the stem onto the steerer tube. There should be
approximately 3-5mm of stem visible above the top of the
steerer tube.
4. Install the top cap and screw, using a 5mm hex wrench.
Tighten the screw enough to eliminate any play between the
frame and the fork, while still allowing the fork to turn freely
and smoothly.
If you need to cut the steerer tube to a shorter length, follow
these steps:
1. Assemble all parts up to and including the stem
2. Mark the steerer tube at the top edge of the stem
Note: if the start nut is already installed, you will either
need to get a new one, or you can drive the existing one
deeper into the steerer tube to the position it will need to
be after the tube is cut
3. Remove the fork and cut the steerer at a point 5mm below the mark you made.
MAKE SURE THIS IS THE CORRECT PLACE TO CUT THE STEERER TUBE!
Measure twice, cut once.....
4. Clean up any burrs from cutting the tube, and if necessary, install a new star nut.
If you don't have the tools for this, it is strongly advised to have a professional bike
mechanic do it for you.
5. Reassemble the fork, spacers and stem, and adjust as specified above.
If you have any doubts about your ability to correctly perform the steps needed to
make sure the fork is installed correctly, please have this operation done by a
professional bicycle mechanic.
Wabi Cycles cannot take responsibility for the knowledge or skill level of any
person who is not a Wabi Cycles employee that performs any mechanical service
or operation on a Wabi Cycles product.
As always, if you have any questions, please contact us!
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