Originally Posted by
crypticlineage
I just saw this video, wherein the threaded headset overhaul did not require a cup press. Am I getting this right? My bike has a late 90s Ultegra threaded 1" headset which I wish to overhaul. Do I really need the headset cup press?
Can't see the video, but unless you're planning to pop the cups out of the head tube I can't see why you'd need the headset press. That's normally only done if you're replacing the cups or painting the frame or something like that. Unto the stem and the top nuts and the fork will drop right out, giving you ample access to clean, inspect and relube the bearings.