Tech Tuesday - Cane Creek AngleSet Install

Cane Creek's AngleSet headset allows riders to fine tune their bike's geometry to better suit their terrain and riding style, but its bearing and gimbal design necessitates a very exacting installation process in order for it to function properly. While many riders are familiar with the steps involved with installing a standard sealed bearing headset, assembling the AngleSet in the same manner will often result in a curious noise emitting from the front of your bike, or even a loose feeling from the headset that only seems to be cured when it's overtightened. If that sounds like your bike, or if you are unsure of how to properly install the AngleSet, watch the video below directly from Cane Creek to learn how to do the job correctly so that your AngleSet performs at its best.

What's needed: • Headset press • Grease • Hex keys • Repair stand

Some helpful pointers before you begin: • Watch this preliminary AngleSet installation video first to see how to install the cups into the frame and some of the basics of the process before proceeding to the detailed gimbal installation video below. • Proper gimbal installation is key to a successful AngleSet installation. Take extra care to ensure that both upper and lower gimbals are aligned correctly before tightening the headset. • Grease is your friend. Use it thoroughly on the cups, gimbals and bearings in order to both ease installation and keep the headset quiet. • While a repair stand is not required for many repairs, this is one job where it makes a lot of sense. Your bike needs to be held perfectly still for the gimbals to have the best chance of seating properly within the headset cups.

AngleSet Installation


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