Loose headset can be described as free-play in the fork, back-forth movement of the handlebar and fork, steering column movement, wobbling steering, front-end feels out of alignment. What the actual issue usually is – the headset bearings became loose.

Troubleshooting Steps:

• Check if it is the headset
  • Hold on the front brake and try to move the bike front to back
  • If the bike/frame is moving, not feeling stable, making sounds of movement – headset needs to be adjusted

• Adjust headset
  • Locate two horizontal pinch bolts on the stem base
  • Untighten the two bolts with 6mm Hex key

• • Fold the handlebar down
  • Tighten the big top bolt inside the stem with 10mm Hex key, half or quarter of a turn (depending how loose it is)

• • Tighten the two pinch bolts on the stem
  • Check if the headset is still loose
    • No movement in the headset – your headset issues are resolved.
    • Still moving – repeat procedure until there is no movement in the headset area and the handlebar is still spinning freely