Re: [CR]Stronglight Competition V-4 headset

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From: <OROBOYZ@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 19:03:52 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Stronglight Competition V-4 headset
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 11/6/2003 2:59:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, joebz@optonline.net writes:

<< The V-4 requires very precise alignment of the faces between the steerer threads, fork crown face, and the head tube faces. Ordinary bearings allow some misalignment while the V type and tapered roller bearings must be very precise. >>

I was going to say that too. Which means that the frame and fork need to be prepped using a VAR or Campy or Park tool set to ensure that all the surfaces are parallel ... But aren't all frames machined that way before assembly?

Dale Brown
Greensboro, North Carolina