Originally Posted by
mack_turtle
yes. remove ALL parts of the headset, including the cups that are pressed into the frame and the crown race on the fork. purchase a headset with the correct SHIS measurements (look that up) for your frame and fork. install everything new.
I just received a Cane Creek complete headset. It's a zero stack headset which is for my Recoil.
The fork steerer and the lower bearings were rusted. I thought it best to replace everything. So I ordered a complete headset.
Thanks for all comments.