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Is the bearing cover on an integrated headset part of the compression system? I've got a Ritchey integrated headset and the 'cover' appears to come in contact with frame without touching the compression ring. I can't see how it will ever get tight.
You need some shims between the cover and the compression ring. If there's no rubber lip seal at the edge, the recommended clearance is 0.2 to 0.3mm. If there is a seal, it should just touch the top of the headtube. Your LBS should have some 0.25mm shims in their small parts drawer, add as many as are needed to get the clearance right.
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Sorry to hijack the thread slightly, but you are the font of all knowledge @mdcc_tester
Is the bearing cover on an integrated headset part of the compression system? I've got a Ritchey integrated headset and the 'cover' appears to come in contact with frame without touching the compression ring. I can't see how it will ever get tight.
It's almost like the bearing races are too deep. Going to take it to a lbs, but it's bugging me!