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Old 11-28-21, 04:02 PM
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Old School Clip Headset

Does anyone on here have experience with the old clip headsets? I'm looking for the correct procedure to install/adjust these and I have two basic questions: 1. Is the clip used to set the bearing load then locked down with the clip bolt and the top lock nut? Seems like overkill to have both clip bolt and lock nut doing the same job. I've also heard that the clip is threaded on and then the lock nut is used to pre-load the bearings before the clip bolt is tightened. Anyone know the correct process? Second question: should the handlebar stem be in place prior to the clip being tightened down. I've adjusted plenty of threaded headsets but this is my first experience with the older clip type headset and I'm having a hard time finding any documentation for them.
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