Chuvak
01-24-03, 02:29 PM
To install a threadless headset itself, will I need any tools, or just plug in and go. Any tips to help me install it?
I appreciate your help, thanks:D
I appreciate your help, thanks:D
Bicycle Mechanics - Threadless HeadSet instolation
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KleinMp99
01-24-03, 02:50 PM
To install the cups you would normally use a headset press but since you dont have one, I guess you can tap them in with a board and mallet. You know need to have a star nut or a headlock also right?
rchan
01-24-03, 02:54 PM
Originally posted by KleinMp99
To install the cups you would normally use a headset press but since you dont have one, I guess you can tap them in with a board and mallet. You know need to have a star nut or a headlock also right?
Instead of a board and mallet, you might try this:
An Inexpensive Headset Press (home made)
http://www.mindspring.com/~d.g1/headset.html
To install the cups you would normally use a headset press but since you dont have one, I guess you can tap them in with a board and mallet. You know need to have a star nut or a headlock also right?
Instead of a board and mallet, you might try this:
An Inexpensive Headset Press (home made)
http://www.mindspring.com/~d.g1/headset.html
KleinMp99
01-24-03, 03:07 PM
Originally posted by rchan
Instead of a board and mallet, you might try this:
Crap I forgot to say headset press didnt I.:D
Instead of a board and mallet, you might try this:
Crap I forgot to say headset press didnt I.:D
rchan
01-24-03, 03:14 PM
No, you said headset press. Just wanted to prevent a possible disaster... subtle humor can get lost in dry text.
KleinMp99
01-24-03, 07:03 PM
Originally posted by rchan
Just wanted to prevent a possible disaster... subtle humor can get lost in dry text.
I wasnt trying to be funny really, look at this thread http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?threadid=20228 / Read the 6th post and then the 8th post from the top.
Just wanted to prevent a possible disaster... subtle humor can get lost in dry text.
I wasnt trying to be funny really, look at this thread http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?threadid=20228 / Read the 6th post and then the 8th post from the top.
rchan
01-24-03, 07:18 PM
You're right. You weren't kidding. I guess you can't make stuff like that up. Personally, I wouldn't want to take the chance.
RainmanP
01-31-03, 07:12 AM
I do just about everything on my bikes, but I opted to let an LBS install the headset. They only charges a few bucks. I did try gently tapping the cups in but there was obviously a problem; they wouldn't even start. Good thing I didn't force it because the LBS wound up having to ream the headtube a bit to get the cups in. You certainly want them to require a little force, but if you try yourself and they don't at least start pretty easily don't force it.