matt-richardson Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Hey, I've been trying to get my headset into my frame but I can't seem to get it to go in straight or fully inAnybody got any advice for me?Had this bike for a month and this is the only thing stopping me from riding it so any help getting me out there to start riding would really be appreciated.Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Hey, I've been trying to get my headset into my frame but I can't seem to get it to go in straight or fully inAnybody got any advice for me?Had this bike for a month and this is the only thing stopping me from riding it so any help getting me out there to start riding would really be appreciated.MattIf you haven't got a headset press.Hit it hard, preferably with a wooden mallet, Until its in completely, tap it round the edge continously to make sure its flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidehop Stuart Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Have you been using your hands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Have you been using your hands? superhands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan GU Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 You need a thin piece of wood to go on top of the headset, make sure its straight and bang it with a hammer and it will go in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 You need a thin piece of wood to go on top of the headset, make sure its straight and bang it with a hammer and it will go in.Only lightly though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrex Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Only lightly though Lightly? I normally have to hit it quite hard and I use a mallet and wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan GU Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Only lightly though I didn't haha I just smashed it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidehop Stuart Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I didn't haha I just smashed it in.BASHER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 BASHER Quiter Jk mate. Well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Perkins Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 BASHER I hit yours as hard as i could Stu x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I hit yours as hard as i could Stu xI hit mine as hard as i could, and its a king.It feels and sounds so wrong and bad, but its the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogz- Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) I would use a piece of 2x4 wood and a hammer (try hitting it as center to the headset as poss this will help it going in state) . you will have to kinda smash it in but in a controlled manner lol . Just keep an eye on it for bending/warping out of shape.If it gos wonky or not all the way then hit it harder or you might have to take it out and face your head tube.I know this is basically what other people have said but I thought Id go in to more detail. I hope this has helped . Edited January 26, 2009 by Gogz- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Man up and smash the sh~t out of that headset! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Banks Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Buy one of these, i've got one and they work really good for the price.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOME-MECHANICS-HEADS...A1%7C240%3A1318 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoby Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) Buy one of these, i've got one and they work really good for the price.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOME-MECHANICS-HEADS...A1%7C240%3A1318They are for little geeks who are not aggressive and powerful enough to over-rule the world Muhahaha!Joking, I'm going to buy one. Well I'm not, but i have to sound mature if I'm going to take over the world! Edited January 26, 2009 by Smoby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Banks Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 They are for little geeks who are not aggressive and powerful enough to over-rule the world Muhahaha!Joking, I'm going to buy one. Well I'm not, but i have to sound mature if I'm going to take over the world!haha, i tells yer, they're Tony-Tiger Grrrreat.Seriously though, i cracked my mates WTP 4-seasons frame using the hammer wood method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hammering can work but youre likely to dent/crack the cups or force them in at a funny angle, damaging the headtube and cup. I use a vice with a piece of plywood on the jaw face to protect the cups, push one in at a time and they should go in square Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonneon Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I just smashed mine in, with no knowlege of fitting headsets I have a FSA Pig too (which are big apparently?)Mine was hard, I did think I was going to kill my frame, It wouldn't go in straight Although, it is a Neon, So, its probably another manufacturing defect.F***ing frames...Nn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-richardson Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Cheers for the help and everything.In the end just took it to my local shop, found that I only has half the bearings in the lower cup so had to get some of those, so figured it would be way easier just to get them to fit it aswell. Only cost me £4 for inserting it and for the bearings.So yeah if your ever in mid-wales pop into the bike shop in Rhayader, real good service and prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Lightly? I normally have to hit it quite hard and I use a mallet and wood. Have you taken all the old headset out? So theres just the headtube there and nothing els? that might be why you cannot get your headset in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Have you taken all the old headset out? So theres just the headtube there and nothing els? that might be why you cannot get your headset in.Hahaha Andy rides for thinkbikes you tool, I think he know's to put a headset in you have to take your old one out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hahaha Andy rides for thinkbikes you tool, I think he know's to put a headset in you have to take your old one out...Lots of laughs out of that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Guessing i'm the only cool enough to have made myself a headset press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) Guessing i'm the only cool enough to have made myself a headset press No -I find that spreading some I can't believe it's not butter around the cups before you pop it in helps. Try it Edited February 1, 2009 by Pashley26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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