[CR] Campy NR Headset & Brinelling

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From: "jeff holt" <jefflaw@msn.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:36:48 -0500
Subject: [CR] Campy NR Headset & Brinelling


Need some CR advice.... Made the "mistake" of installing an Campy NR headset using the ball bearing retainer v. loose balls when I re-assembled my Cinelli this summer. The result, brinelling (a/k/a indexed steering). I've received some conflicting advice: Option A) Simply replacing the ball bearing retainer with loose balls can eliminate the problem. Option B) Replace the entire headset as the only way to eliminate the problem. Option C) Leave it alone & ride the bike. (This option seems plausible, as when I actually ride, I don't notice a problem.)
Thoughts & Opinions?
Jeff Holt
West Deptford, NJ
USA