Threadless HeadSet instolation
01-24-03, 03:29 PM
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Threadless HeadSet instolation
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
I appreciate your help, thanks
01-24-03, 03:50 PM
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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?
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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?
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?
An Inexpensive Headset Press (home made)
https://www.mindspring.com/~d.g1/headset.html
01-24-03, 08:03 PM
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Originally posted by rchan
Just wanted to prevent a possible disaster... subtle humor can get lost in dry text.
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 https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/20228-ovalized-headtube-question.html / Read the 6th post and then the 8th post from the top.
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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.
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