Originally Posted by
SoSmellyAir
the sci guy is making good progress!
I am still debating whether to attempt the headset install with (1) a $20 headset cup removal tool, (2) a $30 headset press from Amazon, and (3) a section of hard PVC pipe (for setting the crown race) as shown on YouTube, or calling LBS to get a price for knocking out the old one and installing the new one. The $30 press may be a handy tool to have in the future if I ever need to replace the BB on the Synapse. I would gladly pay an LBS (> above costs) to do all this but don't feel like leaving my frame and fork there for days. Major work deadlines at the beginning of next months so no progress so far.
pvc works fine to set a race.
$7 in threaded rod plus some metal washers ant a couple hex nuts has installed the last 15 headsets I've installed. CC40, campy, shimano, ritchey, fsa, 1" threaded, 1 1/8" threadless...all go on just fine.