Just recently replaced the headset bearings on my 2008 Cervelo RS with an EC90 fork. According to Cervelo, "The RS uses 1-1/8" integrated bearings with 36 x 45 degree races as both upper and lower bearings". I purchased replacement Cane Creek bearings: https://www.canecreek.com/product/h...artridge-bearing-36-x-45-degree-41mm-baa1054/
They look identical to the bearings that I removed, but I have a gap between the fork and head tube and between the top cap and head tube that I don't remember before the replacement. The original lower bearing was falling apart when I removed it so I can't reassemble it to confirm, but using the original top bearing, it reassembles the same way. In particular, I don't understand how the lower bearing is sitting on the crown race. Am I crazy or is this how it should look?
They look identical to the bearings that I removed, but I have a gap between the fork and head tube and between the top cap and head tube that I don't remember before the replacement. The original lower bearing was falling apart when I removed it so I can't reassemble it to confirm, but using the original top bearing, it reassembles the same way. In particular, I don't understand how the lower bearing is sitting on the crown race. Am I crazy or is this how it should look?