Headset and Stem

EdVanSeveren · 10-14-2009, 01:34 AM

Alex, I can't seem to get my headset correct. I'm not sure if its the headset, or the stem I'm doing wrong? After all is tightened, my handlebars turn, but my wheel doesn't. Its driving me crazy! Please Help! Ed

cyclerUK · 10-14-2009, 01:24 PM

What kind of stem / headset. Is it a quill or A-head?

If it's a quill then pull it out of the steerer tube and see if the "wedge" is working O.K. (I have had a steerer tube snap and obviously it wouldn't turn, but as you lift the frame the forks would drop down.)

If it's A-head then are you tightening the side bolts at the rear of the stem? Or, there could also be a shim missing.
Have a good look at what's happening and you should be able to pin down the problem.

10 Latest Posts
Are you mainly into Mountain Biking, Roa... Yesterday 11:08 AM
Are 26" really dying out? Yesterday 11:02 AM
Wanted \| Magura Louse or Julie rear Yesterday 04:03 AM
Hatch Chiles Rule! 11-09-2026 04:56 PM
Should eBikers have to get an eBike lice... 11-09-2026 05:21 AM
How Bad Are E-bikes By You? 11-08-2026 10:29 PM
Shortness of breath. 11-08-2026 09:56 PM
Hello All 11-06-2026 09:03 AM
I don't usually wear a bike helmet. Does... 11-06-2026 02:48 AM
Chain skips under heavy load when pedall... 11-06-2026 02:44 AM

Join BikeRide on Strava

Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom