Hi built up my bike yesterday but ran into some issues with the headset preload.
For context: I am using this headset: https://r2-bike.com/FSA-Steuersatz-NO69-56-SRS-Middle-IS52-286-IS52-40

When i try to get play out of the fork, i have to tighten down the ahead cap so hard that i can not steer any more. And also it seems like I have literally zero gap between frame and fork in the bottom. can anatone share pics how it looks for them using tghe oroginal headset bearngs and fork crown ring

Hi, the lower gap on mine is actually quite large — I used the original headset set from Velobuild (see attachment).

I did have problems with the upper bearing though. There was no gap at all, and the top cover was rubbing against the frame. Velobuild offered to send me a replacement bearing (a taller one). For the time being, I solved the issue by adding a 1 mm thin washer on top of the C-ring.