Mechanics and Fixing Any Questions Answered

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M_V in reply to @PhilDAS

then yes it does matter that the angle is correct

Does it though?

I’ve bodged together a load of regular 1 1/8” press in cup and integrated type headset bearings and some 44mm and 56mm headtube stuff with whatever crown races I’ve had on hand and never had to bother measuring angles.

Have I just gotten lucky?

Top bearings are a different matter, the split wedge seems to sit atop some and inside others so you definitely need to get a pairing that works together.

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PhilDAS in reply to @M_V

Carbon though init.
If it has an integrated crown race as most carbon forks do and the bearing is the wrong angle, only the fine edge of the bearing will transmit all of the force into the fork bearing surface rather than the flats mating up

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M_V in reply to @PhilDAS

Ah yeah ok fair enough.

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