Matt GU Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 hi im gettin a hope headset tomorow just wandered are they easy to fit on my own or is it better to get the shop to fit it i have never fitted a headset before wat u guys think let me know please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 the metal is pretty soft, so twatting the cups in with a mallet and bit of wood is a bit touch and go i found, i just managed itpersonally i would find access to a proper headset tool either from a friend or a bikeshop no point in buggering your 60quid set of bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 yea man they are good and you woulnd want to waste it get a pro bike shop to do the job or ask nicly to use the tool . my hope headset spins around all the time on the toplol dont think thats too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Get the shop to do it. If you're buying it they shouldn't mind doing it for free. If you don't know what you're doing you could really mess up you frame, not just the headset.Having said that, I just use a clock of wood and a hammer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt GU Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 thanks guys ill ask wen i go in today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 clock of wood Whats a clock of wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 block to wood to keep the headset square then hammer it down using the wood as a guage to hoe square its going ini think thats what he ment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Ahhh, a block of wood, now i understand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt GU Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 well the shop fitted it for free but thanks for your advice anyways guys im sure i can fit one now if i needed to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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