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On most bikes you can easily insert the bearings. But if you can easily move it back and forth, sideways, you can't.
...Photo #5 - The blue headset bearing from VB. As you can see the bearing is recessed.Photo #6 - The black headset bearing is from FSA. Ever so slightly more recessed.Question: The black headset bearing is slightly more recessed. This preferred in order to better close the headset "gap" when using the FSA C-ring/clip. However, this bearing is very slightly loose in the headtube cup despite being a standard bearing size. Will this be an issue in overall headset play? The included VB headset bearing seats very snug in the headtube.
Be aware that you will find these bearings with different hight, e.g. 7mm 8mmI finally went for the stainless steel 7mm version to avoid immediate rust and to extend the maintanence period of a fully integrated headset. These bearings are sitting snug but less recessed compared to yours.
My size 56 VB-168 has arrived safely. Unpainted raw carbon. The matte color looks identical to the unpainted Dengfu R12 I built up last winter.I opted out of handlebars since I'll be using an FSA headset along with my own stem and handlebar (Prime alloy aero bars).Photo #1 - Everything includedPhoto #2 - Frame (incl derailleur hangers and plastic grommets, without water bottle bolts) - 1005gPhoto #3 - Uncut Fork - 412gPhoto #4 - Seatpost w/ Saddle Clamp - 245gPhoto #5 - The blue headset bearing from VB. As you can see the bearing is recessed.Photo #6 - The black headset bearing is from FSA. Ever so slightly more recessed.Question: The black headset bearing is slightly more recessed. This preferred in order to better close the headset "gap" when using the FSA C-ring/clip. However, this bearing is very slightly loose in the headtube cup despite being a standard bearing size. Will this be an issue in overall headset play? The included VB headset bearing seats very snug in the headtube.
Photo #5 - The blue headset bearing from VB. As you can see the bearing is recessed.Photo #6 - The black headset bearing is from FSA. Ever so slightly more recessed.Question: The black headset bearing is slightly more recessed. This preferred in order to better close the headset "gap" when using the FSA C-ring/clip. However, this bearing is very slightly loose in the headtube cup despite being a standard bearing size. Will this be an issue in overall headset play? The included VB headset bearing seats very snug in the headtube.
I had the same problem with my VB-099.Unless we both ordered the wrong FSA headset, then the bottom bearing / bearing seat is slightly oversized for VB 099 / 168. The FSA bottom bearing won't work. Way too loose. Top is fine. Also the FSA c-clip is too thin ... there's play on my 099. Going to have to re-do with the fatter new VB one.
As already mentioned i don't like the handlebar and ordered a new shorter straight onenew on has arrived, like the packaging hope i have time on the weekend for mounting and testingkeep you posted