Request: How to install headset bearing cups.

Status: We need more parts and/or tools before I can produce this tutorial. Any bike shop or company who is willing to donate parts/tools for this tutorial will receive credit. Contact me if you are interested.

8 Requests for this tutorial:

  1. Andrew on October 6th, 2009 4:50 pm

    Would you consider doing one on pivot bushing/bearing/cartridge bearing overhauls for full suspension bikes? I understand that you might have reservations doing this as some neophite with zero mechanical ability will inadvertently \’press\’ the inner race or damage the frame, etc.

  2. Georgios on October 6th, 2009 4:50 pm

    It would be great if you also did a tutorial on how to remove and install the crown race and headset cups.

  3. Tom on October 6th, 2009 4:51 pm

    I was wondering if you could do a headset installation video.

  4. Anthony on October 6th, 2009 4:51 pm

    Removing a crown race and all so removing the race bar its self from bike forks.

  5. Jason on October 6th, 2009 4:52 pm

    How to remove the bearing race on a fork. How to install/remove bearing cups on frame.

  6. Maurice on February 17th, 2010 9:30 pm

    Headset installation threaded or threadless.

  7. Derrick on February 17th, 2010 9:33 pm

    How to choose correctly sized head set: race diameters, stack height, cup diameter .

  8. Everett on May 24th, 2010 5:01 am

    +1 headset cup removal & installation

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