Bicycle assembly 02 - installing stem, setting preload

How to mount a-head ("threadless") stem and set the headset bearing preload.

NOTE: for carbon stems (and parts in general), it is very important to use the optimal torque when tightening bolts.

Contents:

00:00 Introduction
00:16 Fork preparation
00:44 Inserting the fork
01:09 Inserting the top bearing race, dust seal and compression ring
01:57 Mounting spacers and the stem
02:41 Setting up optimal headset bearing preload
07:58 DIGRESSION - explaining the downsides of quill stems
10:44 Tightening stem pinch bolts to an optimal torque

NOTE: (again, to avoid any damage) - for carbon stems (and parts in general), it is very important to use the optimal torque when tightening bolts.
DO NOT use carbon mounting paste for mounting stem to the fork steering column.

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Handlebar and stem setup explanation:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1188/mechanics-bar-angle-height-setup/

Cameraman: Srdjoni from 2bike.rs forum

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