Pendleton Somerby: Access to the headset

Tony Jaques

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Hi There,
I have a Pendleton Somerby (as implied by the subject!) which has developed a little play in the headset bearing.
This is not serious, but I want to give it a look before it becomes serious. But how to get to it?
It is (I assume) hidden under that conical cover. How does that come off? I have been reluctant to try anything
violent (such as mole grips!) in case it is not just decorative. The chocolate fireguard that passes for a manual is of
course no use, and I really don't want to subject it to Halfords tender mercies.
Thank you for at least reading this.
Tony
 

Sturmey

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Jan 26, 2018
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On my daughters it just lifts off. The headset is tightened in the traditional way by firstly loosing the locknut and then tighten the bigger nut just a little usually with your hand. Retighten the locknut.
 

saneagle

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Oct 10, 2010
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Hi There,
I have a Pendleton Somerby (as implied by the subject!) which has developed a little play in the headset bearing.
This is not serious, but I want to give it a look before it becomes serious. But how to get to it?
It is (I assume) hidden under that conical cover. How does that come off? I have been reluctant to try anything
violent (such as mole grips!) in case it is not just decorative. The chocolate fireguard that passes for a manual is of
course no use, and I really don't want to subject it to Halfords tender mercies.
Thank you for at least reading this.
Tony
Raise the stem first to give yourself more room, or even completely remove it while you adjust the headset. That will give you more movement to wiggle it off.