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FSA Headset
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I have a 2006 Bianchi 928 with a FSA Orbit ZS headset. I have a creaking sound coming from the head tube when I am out of the saddle and climbing. I replaced the headset parts other than the plastic cups that are pressed into the frame and the crown race which is pressed onto the fork. I have tightened the headset bolt up to almost 4 NM but I still have the creaking sound.

I cannot tell exactly where the creaking sound is coming from but I assume there is some play in the fork. When I turn the front wheel sideways and hold the brake on I can feel only a tiny bit of movement in the headset at the top and bottom of the head tube. The fork stills swings freely in the head tube but I am hesitant to tighten the headset bolt any more for fear of damaging the carbon fork. Are there any other places I should look for play in the system other than the pressure on the compression ring from the top cap?
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