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Headset & Handlebars Repairs in London

Steering & Cockpit Services

Smooth steering is essential for safe cycling. Our Kennington, London mechanics service headsets, stems, handlebars, and grips—from fixing loose headsets to fitting new cockpit setups for confident handling.

Headset Service
Bar Fitting
Stem Replace
Bar Tape Wrap

All prices shown are for labour only. Headsets, stems, bars and grips are charged separately.

Headset & Handlebar Pricing

Headset adjust £5
Headset service (standard) £15
Headset replace (standard) £20
Headset replace (integrated) £30
Stem replace £10
Handlebar replace From £15
Grips/bar tape replace £10
Bar ends fit £5
Headset facing £20
Star nut install £5
In-Store Service Only

Headset and handlebar work requires in-person assessment. Walk in anytime during opening hours. No appointment needed!

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Precision Fit

Headsets torqued to specification

All Types

Threaded, threadless, integrated

Quality Grease

Premium bearing grease used

Bearing Specialists

Headset Repair & Replacement in London

Smooth, Safe Steering

The headset is the bearing assembly that lets your handlebars and fork turn smoothly. When headset bearings wear out or come loose, you'll notice play when you rock the bike forward with the front brake applied, a clunking sensation over bumps, or stiff, notchy steering. These symptoms affect handling safety and get worse over time.

Headset Adjustment

Loose headsets are often fixed with a simple adjustment. This involves tightening the top cap bolt and stem bolts in the correct sequence and to the correct torque. We check bearing preload carefully because over-tightening damages bearings just as quickly as riding with them loose.

Headset Bearing Replacement

If the bearings are pitted, rough, or notchy when turned by hand, replacement is the right call. We fit sealed cartridge bearings matched to your frame's headset standard, whether integrated, semi-integrated, zero-stack, or external cup, and set the preload so steering feels smooth from the first ride.

When Does a Headset Need Replacing?

Headsets typically last several thousand miles, but London riding conditions including rain, road spray, and vibration from poor surfaces will shorten bearing life. Once bearings feel rough or indexing develops (the bars want to centre in one position), replacement is the most effective fix.