Headset - Is this acceptable on a brand new bike?
Moderator: robbosmans
So, I've had this 2019 Specialized Tarmac Pro Disc for about a month. I noticed the gap between the top of the head tube and the bearing cover within a day or two and it had bothered me ever since. I thought maybe the bearing just wasn't seated correctly so I pulled it apart and it just looks like poor tolerances when it was made.
The gap between the top of the bearing and the top of the head tube is between 1.95-2.15mm all the way around except on the left side where its 2.77mm.
So my question is should I just stop nitpicking and ride the thing or should I genuinely be bothered that my $6700 bike doesn't have seamless lines.
(I've also got a carbon crux and its perfectly flush on that bike)
The gap between the top of the bearing and the top of the head tube is between 1.95-2.15mm all the way around except on the left side where its 2.77mm.
So my question is should I just stop nitpicking and ride the thing or should I genuinely be bothered that my $6700 bike doesn't have seamless lines.
(I've also got a carbon crux and its perfectly flush on that bike)
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I’d take that back
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That does not look right to me. The top of the headtube is supposed to be flat unless it's been designed to use a specific bearing cover which the Tarmac Pro is not.
I would definitely take that back. This would not be a problem if it's isolated to the gap. I'm running a bearing cover which has 2 mm of gap. Obviously there's a bigger chance of water and dirt getting into the bearing which can cause premature wear. But it's not acceptable on a brand new bike. You have paid a lot of money so you should expect nothing but perfect.
Otherwise congrats with your new bike
I would definitely take that back. This would not be a problem if it's isolated to the gap. I'm running a bearing cover which has 2 mm of gap. Obviously there's a bigger chance of water and dirt getting into the bearing which can cause premature wear. But it's not acceptable on a brand new bike. You have paid a lot of money so you should expect nothing but perfect.
Otherwise congrats with your new bike
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I saw frames made in China that looks better finished then this one of Specialized. For the price you payed I'll not accept this.
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That is simply a mis-formed head tube. Totallly unacceptable and, while ulikely, a potential safety issue in the long term. An out-and-out defective frame. I could not imagine that Specialized would not replace that immediately. Take it back ASAP.
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