Does anyone know if a standard headset removal tool(1"-1 1/8") is the only one that will possibly remove Hope bearing in headsets, or if the 1 1/8"- 1 1/2" one will fit ?.
I've got said Hope headset, and it is indeed the one that has the non removable bearings and when it went in it was tight as anything and my usual bit of wood isnt working, meaning i have to buy a headset removal tool, which is something I've been meaning to do for at least 15 years, but always managed with a bit of hardwood so kept putting it off.
All my bikes are now taper, so 1"-1 1/8" removal tools are not something i will have a need for, but 1 1/8"- 1 1/2" will.
But im unsure if this wider tool will fit into the narrower opening due to the bearings being in place.
Anyone understand that ?
I dont want to use a metal rod as it will damage the edges, and it was seriously tight going in so i'd much rather have the removal solution be the tool which puts pressure all around the edge rather that in one spot
I've got said Hope headset, and it is indeed the one that has the non removable bearings and when it went in it was tight as anything and my usual bit of wood isnt working, meaning i have to buy a headset removal tool, which is something I've been meaning to do for at least 15 years, but always managed with a bit of hardwood so kept putting it off.
All my bikes are now taper, so 1"-1 1/8" removal tools are not something i will have a need for, but 1 1/8"- 1 1/2" will.
But im unsure if this wider tool will fit into the narrower opening due to the bearings being in place.
Anyone understand that ?
I dont want to use a metal rod as it will damage the edges, and it was seriously tight going in so i'd much rather have the removal solution be the tool which puts pressure all around the edge rather that in one spot