Originally Posted by
born2bahick
I don't own a press, so I let the LBS do mine. $200.00 covered everything, parts, labor. That's a Spec. Epic frame. Maintenance is a little cheaper on some bikes, Santa cruz offers lifetime bearing warrantee on their single pivot bikes.
I made my own press out of all thread, 2 washers, old bearings, and 2 nutz. Got new bearings from eBay for $20...SUKKA!!!
I've never owned a frame long enough to test its longevity.