Pressing in headset cups

[SilverSurfer]

So I've got a cheap frame and a cheap headset - LBS want £12 to pop in the headset cups. On an expensive bike, no probs - money well spent.

But on a hack bike where every penny must be trimmed, it seems a waste. Is there an acceptable DIY method?

Ta.

 

[Tallpaul]

So I've got a cheap frame and a cheap headset - LBS want £12 to pop in the headset cups. On an expensive bike, no probs - money well spent.

But on a hack bike where every penny must be trimmed, it seems a waste. Is there an acceptable DIY method?

Ta.

Rubber mallet from the pound stall on the market...

 

[Tallpaul]

So I've got a cheap frame and a cheap headset - LBS want £12 to pop in the headset cups. On an expensive bike, no probs - money well spent.

But on a hack bike where every penny must be trimmed, it seems a waste. Is there an acceptable DIY method?

Ta.

Rubber mallet from the pound stall on the market...

 

[Lysander]

Threaded rod, couple of big nuts, and a few big washers.





Though don't listen to me- I bought a headset press...........

 

[perry]

Either buy a bolt longer than the headtube , a nut and a few large washers that are larger in diameter than the cups and press them in that way .

Or get a block of soft wood , a hammer and gently hammer them in . If your doing it this way make sure the cup is going in square . Use lots of small taps and keep checking . Once done you can lightly tap your hammer on the cup ( don't fooking ruin it ) and when the sound changes from a dull thud to a higher pitched ting you know the cup is firmly against the headtube .

 

[sancho]

http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/09/29 ... ion-tools/

 

[RockiMtn]

i've gone the DIY big 5/8" threaded rod, two hex nuts, and couple of washers route. first tried on on a 1 1/8" CK headset swap into my Cirrus.

Then a 1" CK TI install! :twisted:

for the TI install i went to the hardware store and got some extra plastic adapters that fit perfectly into the headset cups and headtube to keep the threaded rod and cups aligned straight and proper while pressing in!

http://retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic. ... c&start=13

 

[Tad]

Cheap hack? Hammer and a bit of wood.

 

[Neil G]

Cheap hack? Hammer and a bit of wood.

+1

Works on any bike, never gone wrong for me

 

[drystonepaul]

Yep, I've always used a soft block of wood, a hammer and some time and patience. I've even successfully installed a Chris King headset into an expensive aluminium frame even though in hindsight I shouldn't have.
One day I might even make a DIY press and one day I may even invest in a proper headset press.



But not today.