where to order headset compression ring for bearing?

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tommydog
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where to order headset compression ring for bearing?

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I had my headset bearings out, as I was doing a full service on the bike, however I seem to have misplaced the headset compression ring for the bearing. I have been looking for this for over a week, and it seems likely that my partner mistakenly threw it away. With this in mind where do I find a new one? My headset says Modus H500XX and it is a 1 1/8" diameter tube.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: where to order headset compression ring for bearing?

Post by Brucey »

there's a compression ring listed here

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/headsets-spares/?page=3

but it'll only work if the taper matches correctly, and the height is correct too.

cheers
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tommydog
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Re: where to order headset compression ring for bearing?

Post by tommydog »

Brucey wrote:there's a compression ring listed here

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/headsets-spares/?page=3

but it'll only work if the taper matches correctly, and the height is correct too.

cheers


Thanks for the link, but I don't think I was completely clear. My bearings already have a main compression ring, but there was an extra little shim. Without the shim, it seems it does not tighten properly. This is what I currently have:

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cycleruk
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Re: where to order headset compression ring for bearing?

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This is my headset bearing set. Does it show the part that you say is missing?
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It may be you will have to buy a complete new kit but then at least you will have spare new bearings for future use.
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Re: where to order headset compression ring for bearing?

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tommydog wrote:it seems likely that my partner mistakenly threw it away. With this in mind where do I find a new one?

That seems a bit extreme, can't you just accept an apology and move on? :lol:
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Re: where to order headset compression ring for bearing?

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cycleruk wrote:This is my headset bearing set. Does it show the part that you say is missing?

It may be you will have to buy a complete new kit but then at least you will have spare new bearings for future use.


I seem to have a difference configuration. This is the order of things:

1) Everything together
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2) The two metal parts shown in my previous post

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3) A rubber seal
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4) metal cup
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5) bearings
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Here are a few pictures with measures by the side:

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Given the dimensions shown in the pictures above, any idea what kit I could buy that would fit my frame race that is currently on there?
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