vitus Esommet head stock cable protector update

[dave_uk]

Don't do it unless you have some good experience.

Talking about this:

Too much can go wrong, you are best having both wheels chocked while the bike is held in a workstand (clamped to frame), then you can control the head stock while fitting the sleeve.

Just done the head-bearings at the same time, and used the updated seals - what a nightmare routing the cables and getting the cable-rubber-seals fitted correctly. Not at all an easy job, take care when routing the cables!

Take it your bike shop, unless you have done similar before.

 

[Gary]

What on earth are you talking about?
I fitted one in on Thursday. It took litterally 5 minutes.

 

[Gary]

Only upper bearing replacement requires cable/hose disassembly.
And fitting headset cups is always easier in a workstand but definitely not essential

 

[dave_uk]

Kewl! You are fab. Well done.

 

[CJaMTB]

Dave, can you post a photo of the updated hose/cable seals you received please?

 

[dave_uk]

Photo! Thought it was me! But yes I have already posted it:

2021 e sommet head set bearings

if you ask wiggle/crc nicely, as I did, and point out its a known issue, they should send you the kit. I just said mine is now feeling the effects of this issue, starting to notch, please send me a replacement and I will fit them (easy job for me, I am was a Motorcycle mechanic). BTW I had my...

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the two grommets are rubber and the cables go through holes in the rubber - pain the back side to fit and route the cables (I will get Gary to do mine next time cus I will not be touching it again, thanks, what a faffff).

 

[Gary]

No worries. It's £30 labour. £45 if you want the top bearing replaced.