trialsnoobie Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 how do you fit them just tap them in with hammer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 If you want to do it yourself then the best way is to rest the other side of the headtube on a block of wood to hold it square and steady then sit the cup which you'll be fitting onto the top straight, get another block of wood pref at least half an inch thick which covers the cup and use this to knock it in (with a hammer obviously) trying to keep it nice and square. It's easier if you have someone to help hold the frame steady whilst you do this. Once one cup is in just flip the frame over and repeat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onze Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) You can also use 2 piece of wood (blocks of hard wood), drill a hole in each so you can put a threaded rod (bar?) through. You will also need 2 bolt nuts and 2 washers. This way you can press in the first cup by tightening the bolt nuts. Once the first cup is seated, unscrew the bolt nut and repeat with the second cup -> less danger of tilting (canting?) the cups. (sorry for my probably bad english, hope you could understand it) Edited December 1, 2011 by Onze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) Headset press tool works good. Edited December 4, 2011 by Andeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsnoobie Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Headset press tool works good. yeah smartarse of course it would, tarty make is sound like theyre notched to just fit in easy which is bollox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Headset press tool works good. made one at work for free, works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 yeah smartarse of course it would, tarty make is sound like theyre notched to just fit in easy which is bollox The crown race IS notched, and IS easy to fit, which isn't "bollox". - Split top and bottom wedges for easy installation and removal. Where does that mention anything at all about cups? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsnoobie Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 The crown race IS notched, and IS easy to fit, which isn't "bollox". Where does that mention anything at all about cups? meh split top and bottom crown races would have been a bit more clearer who calls them wedges! always arsey replys with you guys its a wonder why anyone buys from you dick heads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
err Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) and when have you ever heard of headset cups referred to as wedges? just because you misunderstood the description is no reason to get arsey about it Edited December 4, 2011 by err 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykid009 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 meh split top and bottom crown races would have been a bit more clearer who calls them wedges! always arsey replys with you guys its a wonder why anyone buys from you dick heads Seem's like you are a Bristol rider, have we seen you on a ride before? Cheers James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsnoobie Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 and when have you ever heard of headset cups referred to as wedges? just because you misunderstood the description is no reason to get arsey about it no no you're clearly mistaken Mark W was the one being arsey, it could have been rephased better for noobs thats all i was saying untwist your panties Seem's like you are a Bristol rider, have we seen you on a ride before? Cheers James i only ride with my 2 mates were pretty new/crap so wouldn't want to get shown up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykid009 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 no no you're clearly mistaken Mark W was the one being arsey, it could have been rephased better for noobs thats all i was saying untwist your panties i only ride with my 2 mates were pretty new/crap so wouldn't want to get shown up lol Don't worry... I couldn't even rear wheel hop when I started riding with Ben Rowlands and the likes, everyone is super friendly and helpful! There are a few new guys around at the moment so it'd be cool to see some new faces What do you ride? James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsnoobie Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Don't worry... I couldn't even rear wheel hop when I started riding with Ben Rowlands and the likes, everyone is super friendly and helpful! There are a few new guys around at the moment so it'd be cool to see some new faces What do you ride? James i ride a blue phase with pretty naff parts but i like it, where do you ride i haven't got that confident so dont venture too far from my back garden with it i have a load of pallets and a giant spool thing setup out the back so we can fall of in peace lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykid009 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 i ride a blue phase with pretty naff parts but i like it, where do you ride i haven't got that confident so dont venture too far from my back garden with it i have a load of pallets and a giant spool thing setup out the back so we can fall of in peace lol Fair shout. We ride everywhere. Cumberland basin is pretty good, but normally castle park, the amphitheater, the railway tracks and the town center are our usual hide outs! You are more than welcome, new riders are great for the sport! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 meh split top and bottom crown races would have been a bit more clearer who calls them wedges! always arsey replys with you guys its a wonder why anyone buys from you dick heads You're welcome to spout "gems" like this: this looks pathetic my 12 year old cousin even rides a 24" trials bike, challenge yourself dani ...whenever you want, but it's a bit different when you're trying to say we're talking "bollox" because you couldn't understand a description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'scoolfool Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) chill out there's a tonne of vids on youtube instructing how, it's fairly easy if you buy a tool like this you'll save a few pennies too i got one last week and they work great http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEADSET-PRESS-INSERTION-TOOL-LOW-COST-HANDLE-/110778960896?pt=UK_Spots_Leisure_Cycling_Tools_RepairKits&hash=item19caf0cc00 Edited December 5, 2011 by old'scoolfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konstant Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 chill out there's a tonne of vids on youtube instructing how, it's fairly easy if you buy a tool like this you'll save a few pennies too i got one last week and they work great http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEADSET-PRESS-INSERTION-TOOL-LOW-COST-HANDLE-/110778960896?pt=UK_Spots_Leisure_Cycling_Tools_RepairKits&hash=item19caf0cc00 Speaking of gems, I think I might buy one of those. Thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy 04 pitbull Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 use a hammer and a bit of wood so then the wood protects the headset from getting all dented and scratched etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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