tune headset rubbing.

[corky]

No instructions or parts list included?.......strange

[qwpy]

it has nothing to do with colour, the silver split ring is a different size and shape to the black one in the photo.

star bike have just sent me a black washer part in the post.

seriously though, i am not being sarcastic. Why would you think i have to go out and buy internal shims? is this a normal thing for all the thousands of people who have bought a BUBU? I cant see anyone else on-line with an internal shim issue for this headset. I have never had to add shims inside any headset i have installed before.

[qwpy]

No instructions or parts list included?.......strange

not in my box.

but hopefully the part starbike are sending should fix it.

That was very good of them to send it to me, after 1 year of the purchase. no problems.

[mattr]

I have never had to add shims inside any headset i have installed before.

Depends how many headsets you fit, and which different types. Internal headsets where the top cover runs against the headtube it's almost a dead cert that they need a shim. Integrated it's less (30-40% maybe). Conventional is pretty much zero, unless they are designed to use one.

[qwpy]

I have never had to add shims inside any headset i have installed before.

Depends how many headsets you fit, and which different types. Internal headsets where the top cover runs against the headtube it's almost a dead cert that they need a shim. Integrated it's less (30-40% maybe). Conventional is pretty much zero, unless they are designed to use one.

thank you

something like this at .25mm?

http://www.modernbike.com/product-2126240636

i would have thought they would include a couple, with a note "just in case you need one" in a few languages : P

[Calnago]

That's what you want, and many headset manufacturers do indeed include a few with their headsets, "just in case".

[qwpy]

thank you : )

[Calnago]

Also, a little skim of grease on the shims is always a good idea as well to prevent any creaking that may occur (but not likely) otherwise.

[mattr]

Most of the headsets I've bought in the last 10-12 years have come with 3-5 shims.
So I should have a bag of about 15 spares.

Unfortunately it's another thing that went missing during my workshop update. :/

Along with about €500 worth of new and nearly new saddles. And a dura ace chainset.

[qwpy]

Also, a little skim of grease on the shims is always a good idea as well to prevent any creaking that may occur (but not likely) otherwise.

great idea thanks.

[qwpy]

Unfortunately it's another thing that went missing during my workshop update. :/

Along with about €500 worth of new and nearly new saddles. And a dura ace chainset.

Owch ....thats painful. : (

[krzysiekmz]

Hi,

I see you've mentioned me in a different thread about BuBu headset.

My thought was that you need some shims like already mentioned.

This and/or part that you have coming from starbike should fix your issue.

I use these shims in Tube Bubu, KCNC Radiant and Cane Creek 10 headsets.


Chris.

[qwpy]

Hi,

I see you've mentioned me in a different thread about BuBu headset.

My thought was that you need some shims like already mentioned.

This and/or part that you have coming from starbike should fix your issue.

I use these shims in Tube Bubu, KCNC Radiant and Cane Creek 10 headsets.


Chris.

Wow thanks krzysiekmz i wasn’t sure if you'd see my message : )

I'd better buy a few .25 mm shims just in case.

Thanks for the confirmation. : P