Remove old/install new headet - fair LBS labor charge?
08-01-05, 01:09 PM
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Remove old/install new headet - fair LBS labor charge?
Just found out on inspection of my bike that the lower headset race (on the top of the fork crown) has a hairline crack. I therefore need my LBS to replace the entire headset. The HS is Dura Ace and I has found that an online price is around $80. I understand that I should expect to pay more for local service but what should I expect to pay for the headset and how much for labor? I know that I *could* install it myself, but I have already made the decision to have a pro do it simply because I dont have the tools and don't want to screw up a good Pinarello Opera frame.
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08-01-05, 01:12 PM
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it is easy- just buy the tools on ebay (you only buy them once) and do it- they are not that expensive
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My LBS did it no charge. I buy whatever I can from them, though. I'd expect $10-20 for labor. If you buy it from them it might be free; depends on your relationship with your LBS....
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Originally Posted by royalflash
it is easy- just buy the tools on ebay (you only buy them once) and do it- they are not that expensive
08-01-05, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by superdex
A (good) headset press is around $100. That's expensive for something you'll use only once or twice. I just also realized you might get away with just replacing the crown race, have you considered that?
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$10-20 soulds like a good price. Some shops won't install parts from the internet, because they can't vouch for the condition and don't want to be held responsible for a failure. Also, Shimano may not honor a warranty on a customer installed part. That said, I install all my own headsets without and trouble. But then, I used to run a bike shop.
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When I had the LBS swap forks on my bike, which included a headset replacement (old fork was theaded, new fork is threadless) I believe the labor was about $25.
