How to maintain the headset on a road bike?

How to maintain the headset on a road bike?

How to maintain the headset on a road bike?

To maintain maximum smoothness, it is recommended to service your headset regularly. Here is how to carry out this relatively straightforward operation.

  • Time: 1h00
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Tools: Allen key set | Degreaser | Grease | Cloth

Steps

Reminder: to service the headset, it is not necessary to remove the cups — only the bearings. To access the bearings, first remove the fork from your bike.

  1. Clean / degrease the cups and bearings of your headset.

  2. Grease the parts generously.
    Probikeshop tip: in this case, the primary function of the grease is to seal the assembly to prevent corrosion.

  3. Reassemble your headset and the fork.

  4. Follow How to adjust the headset on a road bike

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