Old 10-10-13, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Pars
Park Tool probably has info on how to do, as well as Sheldon Brown's site. I always used to do the cups with a block of wood and a hammer back in the '70s/'80s, just make sure they are straight and not cocked and go slowly. Probably not the best advice now. You can make your own headset press with a long bolt and some big fender washers and a nut. Same for the crown race set; a piece of thick wall 1" PVC tubing and a cap, just make sure the ends are square.
OK thanks. I remember it being a little intimidating sounding and never had to take it on yet but I'd better learn because I have one to do on a friend's bike too.
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