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From: scroggs@uiucdcsp.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Re: Speed Wobble Troubles-- Adjust t
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Date: Wed, 12-Dec-84 16:15:00 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec 12 16:15:00 1984
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Nf-From: uiucdcsp!scroggs    Dec 12 15:15:00 1984

After a near-spill at about 30mph, I did adjust the headset.  I even adjusted it
to be little tight (according to a mechanic where I had purchased the vehicle).
My adjustment method was to first tighten the headset to the point that I could
not detect any looseness.  I checked by applying the front brake and pushing
it in all directions.  Once I had been satisfied that there was no 'play' in
the headset, I went for an adjustment ride.  Each time I noticed that the
bicycle was starting to wobble, I stopped and tightened the headset just a bit.
I did this until the headset was restricting steering a little.  This seems
to have supressed the wobble, moving the 'danger speed' about 8mph higher,
although my first test experience nearly resulted in a crash and has kept
me from testing the upper limits (besides, there are many variable aspects
to the situation, i.e. how tightly I hold onto the handlebars, position
of my body).  I think that I will try a new headset--next summer.