IP-057 Full Build - Need Advice

[Chinertown Idiot]

Thanks for the pic of the underside of the seat... that thing looks LIGHT! And it is 96 grams.. jeez.. that's awesome. Interested to see how it holds up for you. I'm sure it'll be fine. Especially for only $55. Great deal.

[Sitar_Ned]

To turboenterprise:
I looked at my wheels(built by lucky spoke of austin) and he taped the wheel and then screwed on the rubber nut/gasket(see picture).

Yep... that's how mine are as well and they came from Sun Ringle with the strips/tape already installed so that has to be right.

[turboenterprise]

How flush is the bottom part.  The valve is tiered in size and it appears that yours actually is seated farther than mine.  Ill try to get it to seal and see what happens. 

[Chinertown Idiot]

I don't think it matters all too much, mate. Your tire will have plenty of clearance once installed.. So long as it holds air (and with sealant, it should) you're good to go. Only problem might be if you have a difficult tire to install, sometimes valve stem can get in the way when you least want it to. Even then, should be fine.

[turboenterprise]

Valve Stem working so far.  I was able to tape (stan's tape 1inch) and use stan's valve stem 35mm and get both tires to "pop".  There are leaks but no sealant in them just mounted to shape the tires better. 

Front 1571
Rear 1471

[Carbon_Dude]

Hey Turbo, nice wheels and tires.  Would you mind posting the width of the tire mounted on your rim?

[turboenterprise]

Hey Turbo, nice wheels and tires.  Would you mind posting the width of the tire mounted on your rim?

Ardent 2.4 --2.5/8inch
Ignitor 2.1--2.3/8inch

[Carbon_Dude]

Thanks, but I meant the actual width.

[turboenterprise]

I don't have a digital caliper but a rough estimate is updated above.

Edit: First mistake.  I bought centerlock brake rotors and need 6 bolt for match the hubs.  I guess I will return the brake set.

[turboenterprise]

Is this supposed to be flush? I got the "bottom bearing' flush but it took a little rubber mallet to make that happen.   Also where do they washers go? Not used? Below the Top race piece or above the top race?

[Carbon_Dude]

I am pretty sure both bearings are flush on my IP-057 and IP-036, (this is a Zerostack integrated headset), the washers go on top of the bearing, under the Neco cap.

I just pulled apart my my IP-036 last night as it was making a creaking noise, I cleaned and regressed the headset.   On mine, the bottom bearing was a snug fit but did push in by hand, the top just dropped in.

Have you tried tapping down the top bearing?  What does it look like with the shims, top cap, fork and stem installed?

[turboenterprise]

Here is what it looks like.  I tried the hammer lightly but it wasn't moving farther down. If I push down on it with pressure it will go flush. 

[Carbon_Dude]

I have to agree, that does not appear correct.  The top bearing is just too far above flush with the frame.

[RS VR6]

I am pretty sure both bearings are flush on my IP-057 and IP-036, (this is a Zerostack headset), the washers go on top of the bearing, under the Neco cap.

I just pulled apart my my IP-036 last night as it was making a creaking noise, I cleaned and regressed the headset.   On mine, the bottom bearing was a snug fit but did push in by hand, the top just dropped in.

Have you tried tapping down the top bearing?  What does it look like with the shims, top cap, fork and stem installed?

Uh oh...I thought the Chiner frames are integrated where the bearing drops straight into the head tube. If they are Zero Stack...I'm in trouble because the steerer on my fork won't be long enough.

[Carbon_Dude]

I meant to say integrated.  They are so similar that I just got the two mixed up.  With Zerostack you see the cup flange, with integrated there is no flange.