Notchy steering - how bad is it?

[peepae]

https://imgur.com/a/7DWLyIx
 

how bad is it? 
 

is this a scenario - do not ride until you get the bearings changed or change soon but no rush per se needed?

 

any technical experts? Hehe

[Stu]

I would change them as soon as practical 

[Simon Davey]

No technical expertise needed, that's not good at all.

I don't know why, but I just watched that over and over again, quite hypnotic...

[RideWithStyles]

yea needs sorting sooner than later.

also to note,near bold tyre on right side? (our left as we look on the vid), tyre pressures and suspension seems needs addressing (service/set up).

Edited May 22, 2024 by RideWithStyles

[peepae]

15 minutes ago, RideWithStyles said:

yea needs sorting sooner than later.

also to note,near bold tyre on right side? (our left as we look on the vid), tyre pressures and suspension seems needs addressing (service/set up).

Yes, they take this video pre-service, new tyres have been put on now 

Edited May 22, 2024 by peepae

[RideWithStyles]

, but i would still pay attention to pressure and suspension, your wallet will thank you.

Edited May 22, 2024 by RideWithStyles

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

That's not unusual as the miles get higher. There will be small pits in the bearing races that the balls are setting into in the straight ahead position. They will be tiny and when riding the bike you wouldn't even notice the effect. It only shows when the front wheel is off the ground and allowed to float freely.

 

So basically it needs sorting but at that stage you could ride the bike without noticing any ill effects.