Stiff bars? That's what she said.

Subject: Stiff bars? That's what she said. Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:54 am

Alright, I got my new frame, and it uses an integrated headtube. I got an integrated headset, because my old frame was a standard headtube. Anyways, I put the new headset in, and as soon as I tightened everything up, the bars were just stiff. With force I could turn them, but really what the fuck? So me and my friend screwed around with it for about 2 hours. Nothing. So I had to wonder if my forks had something to do with it. Are there different forks for different headtubes? Or am I just putting th headset in wrong? Because when the forks are on, it doesn't look right. You can feel a ridge so to say. It's hard to explain. I'll try and get pictures if it will help. Any help will be extremly appeciated.

Edit: Limited time offer: Free e-hug to the person that solves the problem.

Admin Number of posts : 447 Registration date : 2009-01-05 Age : 30

Ok you either put the headset in wrong or you are tightening it wrong.
When you tighten the compression bolt for the forks you just do it to a certain extent and then tighten the stem bolts. or you could have put the bearings in the wrong places. It is most likely over tightening or you did not take the old race off the fork and put the new one on.

Subject: Re: Stiff bars? That's what she said. Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:19 am

Admin wrote:: Ok you either put the headset in wrong or you are tightening it wrong.
When you tighten the compression bolt for the forks you just do it to a certain extent and then tighten the stem bolts. or you could have put the bearings in the wrong places. It is most likely over tightening or you did not take the old race off the fork and put the new one on.

I didn't take off the old race? I'm not sure I follow.

Admin Number of posts : 447 Registration date : 2009-01-05 Age : 30

Ok at the bottom of the fork where it bends there is this sort of lip looking thing. you pop that off with a little chisel and hammer or whatever and the integrated headset should come with a new one. Slide the new one back on to the fork and then tighten the forks down and it should press itself onto the fork and walla

Subject: Re: Stiff bars? That's what she said. Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:27 am

Is this part I need on this page? If so what letter?

Admin Number of posts : 447 Registration date : 2009-01-05 Age : 30

m! fork crown race! and thanks for using your resources alot of people dont do that

Subject: Re: Stiff bars? That's what she said. Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:35 am

Well I am a forum legend after all. Lol.

Yeah I didn't get one of those. I have to go to my bike shop tomorrow to grab a cromoly spindle, so I'll get that while I'm up there.

Thank you very much Admin, your e-hug will arrive via UPS within 3-5 buisness days.

Admin Number of posts : 447 Registration date : 2009-01-05 Age : 30

yes! and yes! again my girlfriend is getting the eastern dragon 3 frame haha http://www.danscomp.com/211367.php?cat=FRAMESFSD

Subject: Re: Stiff bars? That's what she said. Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:00 pm

Nice! I was looking at that, but I got my new frame (Eastern Element) in perfect condition for $100. It's also lighter by half a pound. It also has the Eastern lifetime upgrade thing.

Subject: Re: Stiff bars? That's what she said. Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:00 pm

Why is Payton getting a bike? Once you get dumped its gone.

Admin Number of posts : 447 Registration date : 2009-01-05 Age : 30

hey the bike is free and i think your just jealous Wink

if i get dumped though i told her that if she doesnt ride it to find it a better home.

Subject: Re: Stiff bars? That's what she said. Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:04 pm

Yea man, Im super jealous. Blows my tierra like Payton blows you.....Oh wait nevermind.

» What bars shoud i get
» Handle Bars and forks