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Headset keeps coming loose

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  1. I have just refurbished my 1980's Peugeot which I use as a training bike. It
    has always been a very comfortable and reliable ride. Part of the
    refurbishment was to fit a new Stronglight headset. The bike has Mafac
    centre pull brakes so I have the brake cable guide sandwiched between the
    screw down part of the top bearing and the locknut. I have set the headset
    up with the right bearing pre load using the screw down and then tightened
    the lock nut whilst holding the screw down but after a 100 miles or so the
    whole thing is loose again as evidenced when applying the front brake. Any
    ideas on how to get it to remain tight.

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    I have just refurbished my 1980's Peugeot which I use as a training bike.
    It has always been a very comfortable and reliable ride. Part of the
    refurbishment was to fit a new Stronglight headset. The bike has Mafac
    centre pull brakes so I have the brake cable guide sandwiched between the
    screw down part of the top bearing and the locknut. I have set the headset
    up with the right bearing pre load using the screw down and then tightened
    the lock nut whilst holding the screw down but after a 100 miles or so the
    whole thing is loose again as evidenced when applying the front brake. Any
    ideas on how to get it to remain tight.

    Please ignore this message. A severe case of finger trouble. Wrong news
    group!!!!!!

  3. I think it's your mindset that keeps coming loose.

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