I decided to sell my Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Alloy 2021 and to upgrade my old Commencal Meta Power Race 2018 with a 630Wh battery. Can't help it, but my old Commencal is just so much more fun to ride.
I use cyclone aluminum grease. The stem had nothing to do with it in my case. I have a race face stem, not standard. No matter the stem, the headset wobbled like hell.
Maybe this specific issue is linked to the aluminum frame. I don't know. People with the carbon frame don't seem to notice it in the way I did. Anyway, I paid 7,4K € for it, while causing a lot of frustration.
Yeah, I know. But that's the only way you will be able to get a stable headset like a normal mtb is supposed to have. I had these issues for 1 year. The loose cup was the main cause. There is no other mtb on the market with such a gimmick. This explains why.
Yes! But I had to glue the loose upper bearing cap into the frame. I used 2 component glue for metal (brand: pattex). Then I got also rid of the chimney spacer. I ordered genuine specialized topcap made by fsa. But even then, I had to tighten the headset topnut really hard to avoid any play...
I also noticed that most of you guys ride a carbon bike. I have the alloy one. This might also result in a difference regarding the fit of the Upper Bearing Cap into the frame ... .
Thx for replying! Good for you. Yes, I think there is a combination of factors. You have the +/- 1° Offset Upper Bearing Cup. This might sit more snug into the frame because of different shape compared to the 0° one. Plus, your Cone Spaces seems to be less than 20mm. This combination might...
No, Levo is not listed there. I will find it. But it's important to know if you feel play on that piece if you wobble you bike with front turned 90°, fork on firm and front brake on. In that way you feel immediately where there is play.