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Cleaning the Handlebar Stem and Headset
of Your Bicycle
This is
another step that I
suggest you do once a month. Even more so than the seat post. This area
is another victim of body sweat! Especially for a triathlete riding in
the aero position. This is a photo of a traditional handlebar stem or
quill stem.
However, today's newer ahead stems will also be subject to rust and
corrosion. ONE POSITIVE NOTE: Because today's ahead stems
basically "wrap" around the fork post, you do not
have to remove the stem for cleaning. If you have
an older quill stem your
brake cables may be routed in such a way that it will be difficult to
remove your handlebar stem. Especially a traditional stem. If this is
the case, I suggest you consult your local bike shop to ask them what
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1) Like
your seat post, mark your spot with some tape before
removing the stem. On a traditional quill stem, begin by
loosening the stem bolt. This will require a large Hex wrench.
2) Once the bolt is loose, you should be able to lift the
seat post up and out.
3) Wipe the stem post with a rag. Then cover the post
with grease below your tape mark. Slide the stem back into
place. Grease will gather at the top of the head set. With your
finger, draw a bead of the left over grease around the stem
covering the corner between the stem and headset. This again
will help ward off future moisture until your next cleaning.
4) Just as you did with the exposed cables, put a little
grease between your fingers and wipe on your head set just
enough to put on a light film. No need to be liberal. Again,
just a preventative means to help ward off moisture. Every
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