Bronz Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Afternoon all, how's tricks?I've recently got back into trials (having never really been any good). I bought a 2005 T-Pro complete setup from Aire Valley Cycles about 18 months ago, and have barely ridden it. However the headset is loose and tightening it just ain't working. I reckon I just need a new one but as I'm not sure if I'm gonna stick with a mod I'm just going to buy a cheap headset to see me over until I decided where I'm headed with my riding.My question is this: will this headset fit the '05 T-Pro? I can't find any complete specs of the bike online as it's a few models old, and as I am technically still kind of new to riding I'm not sure what exact headset mine is (I said it was a noob question!). Hopefully that will see me through 'til I get back into riding and then decide where I'm going with it next.Cheers all, and apologies for my ignorance Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC123 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Yes, the headset will fit. Onza, well the 08-'s are internal; im not sure about the 09's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronz Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Yes, the headset will fit. Onza, well the 08-'s are internal; im not sure about the 09's. Sweet, cheers mate. I thought it would do but it's the kinda thing I'd do to order it and it not fit.Appreciate it.Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC123 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Sweet, cheers mate. I thought it would do but it's the kinda thing I'd do to order it and it not fit.Appreciate it.HarryThats ok mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Best taking it to a cycle shop or a mates whos more technically minded than you. Knocking headsets in and out is easy but I would definatly get someone else to do it / show you so you know how to do it in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Afternoon all, how's tricks?I've recently got back into trials (having never really been any good). I bought a 2005 T-Pro complete setup from Aire Valley Cycles about 18 months ago, and have barely ridden it. However the headset is loose and tightening it just ain't working. I reckon I just need a new one but as I'm not sure if I'm gonna stick with a mod I'm just going to buy a cheap headset to see me over until I decided where I'm headed with my riding.My question is this: will this headset fit the '05 T-Pro? I can't find any complete specs of the bike online as it's a few models old, and as I am technically still kind of new to riding I'm not sure what exact headset mine is (I said it was a noob question!). Hopefully that will see me through 'til I get back into riding and then decide where I'm going with it next.Cheers all, and apologies for my ignorance HarryRight before you go spending money on a new headset, if tightening it isn't doing anything you may have mangled your star bolt.Also when tightening a headset you MUST loosen the bolts on the back of the stem first.If you haven't checked your star bolt or tightened it properly don't but a new headset, check first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronz Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Best taking it to a cycle shop or a mates whos more technically minded than you. Knocking headsets in and out is easy but I would definatly get someone else to do it / show you so you know how to do it in the future.I was just coming back to ask the very same. I think I'll get it checked out by someone else haha.Right before you go spending money on a new headset, if tightening it isn't doing anything you may have mangled your star bolt.Also when tightening a headset you MUST loosen the bolts on the back of the stem first.If you haven't checked your star bolt or tightened it properly don't but a new headset, check first.And I think it may be the star—not opened it up and looked but I can't think what I could have done to a whole headset. I have loosened the bolts on the stem, though.If it is just the star, can I pick these up easily enough?Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronz Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hmm, just got home and gave one last attempt at tightening it.I really loosened the stem and started tightening the headset. I was surprised how much tighter it would go and I thought I'd just been a complete tit having not done this sooner. I finished tightening it, and started tightening the stem back up. I sheared one of the stem bolts and the headset is still wobbly. Fook. I've ordered a new headset and will find a decent bike shop nearby in the next few days.Cheers guys,Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack101311 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I have the exact same headset on my 04 t-pro same head tube, works a dream. I had the exact same problem just a wacky headset you have on at the moment. but this new headset is very easy to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockett Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) does a chris king head set fit a t-pro? Edited May 5, 2009 by Mockett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan GU Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 does a chris king head set fit a t-pro?No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC123 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 No.Stupid boy Jordan. You didn't use an exclamation mark, It's ment to look like:No! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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