Bicycle Mechanics - Integrated Headset Replacement

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capwater
05-03-05, 11:03 AM
I've checked out some info on the Cane Creek site (looking at the IS-6) about installing an integrated headset and there is no mention of any special press/tool required since there are no cups, the headtube actually serving that purpose. Is it as straightforward as it appears to be? Anything to watch out for? I've done enough work with conventional headsets to have a fair degree of confidence, just never tried it on the integrated model. FWIW; it's a 2002 Klein Q Pro Carbon.

Thanks.

sydney
05-03-05, 11:09 AM
I've checked out some info on the Cane Creek site (looking at the IS-6) about installing an integrated headset and there is no mention of any special press/tool required since there are no cups, the headtube actually serving that purpose. Is it as straightforward as it appears to be? Anything to watch out for? I've done enough work with conventional headsets to have a fair degree of confidence, just never tried it on the integrated model. FWIW; it's a 2002 Klein Q Pro Carbon.

Thanks.You still have the crown race to deal with.
clint4130
05-03-05, 11:19 AM
Is it as straightforward as it appears to be? Anything to watch out for?

Its just about that easy. Like the other guy said, just the crown, then but the bearings in the head tube and go on like its a normal headset. I hope these become an industry standard in bmx, I'm so tired of pressing in cups and having morons break things by pounding them in.