Can you over tighten headset?
Yes it’s possible to overtighten a headset, and yes it possible to make it too loose. You know you hit the sweet spot if there’s no play and you can put your bike on the stand at an angle (front wheel dive position) and turn the handlebars, and they recenter to the middle by themselves. At that point. That’s perfect.
Why is my MTB headset loose?
If your headset is working loose, the problem is your stem bolts. Loosen up the stem steertube bolts, adjust the topcap bolt for the right amount of tension, bounce the bike a few times to make sure everything is seated properly, check tension again and then tighten up the stem steertube bolts to proper torque spec.
How tight should threaded headset be?
Typically, the pressed headset race outside diameter should be between 0.1mm and 0.25mm larger than the head tube inside diameter. When the cups are pressed, the head tube will flex and enlarge slightly to allow the cups to press. This tension is what keeps the cups tight in the frame.
How tight should bicycle stem be?
bsdc said: Finger tight. Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike back and forth a little. Before tightening everything down you should be able to feel a little play between the fork and headtube.
Why is my headset wobbling?
Whether your headset seems too wobbly or too tight, you’ll first need to loosen the stem in order to get the whole assembly moving. To do this, partially undo the bolts on either side of the stem (no need to remove them completely), to allow it to move independently of the fork.
Can I change my threaded headset to Threadless?
No. Most threaded headsets are 1″ and most threadless headsets are 1 1/8″. So it physically won’t fit. The best you could do is run a converter like this to run a threadless stem, but that’s not going to do much for you.