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