
HOPE TECHNOLOGY
2007 - 44.1mm INTEGRAL HEADSET INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations! You’ve just acquired the
famous Hope headset. Just like any Hope
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10
9
7
6
8
5
4
component, this headset has been conscientiously designed, made, assembled and
tested in the UK to offer you years of
trouble free riding. To ensure that you’ll get
the most from this little piece of engineering, make sure your headset is fitted and
maintained by a competent cycle
mechanic.
Enjoy the ride.
Issue 01
April 2007
Hope Technology
Fernbank Avenue
Barnoldswick
BB18 5UY
United Kingdom
www.hopetech.com
Tel: +44 (0)1282 851 200
Fax: +44 (0)1282 851 201
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44.1mm INTEGRAL HEADSET 2007
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO.
1 FORK CROWN RACE 1 HS120
2 44.1mm TOP CUP 1 HS130
3 44.1mm BOTTOM C UP 1 HS131
4 BEARING 2 HS123
5 UPPER TAPERED RING 1 HS124
6 TOP SEAL 1 HS125
7 TOP COVER 1 HS126
8 0.4mm SH IM 3 HS127
9 28mm O-RIN G 1 HS112
10 TOP CAP 1 HS113
11 HEAD BOLT 1 HS114
12 CENTRE SCREW 1 HS115
13 PLAIN TAPER 1 HS116
14 OUTER SLEEVE 1 HS117
15 THREADED TAPER 1 HS118
16 22mm O-R ING 1 HS119
2007 - 44.1mm INTEGRAL HEADSET INSTRUCTIONS
Issue 01
April 2007
HOPE TECHNOLOGY
Hope Technology
Fernbank Avenue
Barnoldswick
BB18 5UY
United Kingdom
www.hopetech.com
Tel: +44 (0)1282 851 200
Fax: +44 (0)1282 851 201
Congratulations! You’ve just acquired the
famous Hope headset. Just like any Hope
11
10
9
7
6
8
5
4
2
12
13
14
16
15
3
4
1
component, this headset has been conscientiously designed, made, assembled and
tested in the UK to offer you years of
trouble free riding. To ensure that you’ll get
the most from this little piece of engineering, make sure your headset is fitted and
maintained by a competent cycle
mechanic.
Enjoy the ride.
44.1mm INTEGRAL HEADSET 2007
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO.
1 FORK CROWN RACE 1 HS120
2 44.1mm TOP CUP 1 HS130
3 44.1mm BOTTOM C UP 1 HS131
4 BEARING 2 HS123
5 UPPER TAPERED RING 1 HS124
6 TOP SEAL 1 HS125
7 TOP COVER 1 HS126
8 0.4mm SH IM 3 HS127
9 28mm O-RIN G 1 HS112
10 TOP CAP 1 HS113
11 HEAD BOLT 1 HS114
12 CENTRE SCREW 1 HS115
13 PLAIN TAPER 1 HS116
14 OUTER SLEEVE 1 HS117
15 THREADED TAPER 1 HS118
16 22mm O-R ING 1 HS119

44.1mm INTEGRAL HEADSET INSTRUCTIONS
1/ FITTING CUPS :
Firstly, ensure both ends of head tube are parallel and
of correct size. If necessary ream the bore and face each
end of the head tube.
Chamfer the inside edges of the head tube at both
ends.
Press in both cups (2 and 3) using a headset press
fitted with Hope adaptors. Note that both cups are
similar.
2/ FITTING CROWN RACE :
Slide the fork crown race (1) onto the steerer tube with
the flat side to the bottom. Then slide the bottom bearing (4) on top of the fork crown race (1).
3/ CUTTING STEERER :
Fit forks into frame. Slide the complete top assembly
and stem over steerer. Ensure all parts are pushed
together firmly.
Scribe a line flush with the top of the stem.
Remove stem and cut steerer in a straight line 3mm
below the line.
Remove all sharp edges.
With 8mm allen key, adjust Head Doctor (items 12 to
16) until a slide fit inside steerer and insert it 10mm
into steerer.
Tighten until solid in steerer.
4/ FINAL ASSEMBLY :
Liberally apply good quality waterproof grease to all
bearings (4) and sealing surfaces. When fitting ensure
that the top seal (6) is fitted correctly.
Insert forks into frame.
Over the steerer, fit upper taper ring (5), shims (8) if
necessary, sealing cover (6) and top cover (7) with
o’ring (9). You may have to stack several 0.4mm shims
(8) to reduce the drag of the top seal (6).
Fit stem and top cap (10). Tighten bolt (11) in top cap
until forks rotate smoothly without play or restriction.
Clamp stem to manufacturer recommended torque.
The headset may need adjustment after the first few
rides, this is normal due to the settling of the components.
44.1mm INTEGRAL HEADSET INSTRUCTIONS
1/ FITTING CUPS :
Firstly, ensure both ends of head tube are parallel and
of correct size. If necessary ream the bore and face each
end of the head tube.
Chamfer the inside edges of the head tube at both
ends.
Press in both cups (2 and 3) using a headset press
fitted with Hope adaptors. Note that both cups are
similar.
2/ FITTING CROWN RACE :
Slide the fork crown race (1) onto the steerer tube with
the flat side to the bottom. Then slide the bottom bearing (4) on top of the fork crown race (1).
3/ CUTTING STEERER :
Fit forks into frame. Slide the complete top assembly
and stem over steerer. Ensure all parts are pushed
together firmly.
Scribe a line flush with the top of the stem.
Remove stem and cut steerer in a straight line 3mm
below the line.
Remove all sharp edges.
With 8mm allen key, adjust Head Doctor (items 12 to
16) until a slide fit inside steerer and insert it 10mm
into steerer.
Tighten until solid in steerer.
4/ FINAL ASSEMBLY :
Liberally apply good quality waterproof grease to all
bearings (4) and sealing surfaces. When fitting ensure
that the top seal (6) is fitted correctly.
Insert forks into frame.
Over the steerer, fit upper taper ring (5), shims (8) if
necessary, sealing cover (6) and top cover (7) with
o’ring (9). You may have to stack several 0.4mm shims
(8) to reduce the drag of the top seal (6).
Fit stem and top cap (10). Tighten bolt (11) in top cap
until forks rotate smoothly without play or restriction.
Clamp stem to manufacturer recommended torque.
The headset may need adjustment after the first few
rides, this is normal due to the settling of the components.