Headset Cup Press Rental?

[Afflicted.John]

I am thinking of going for the plunge and getting some forks over the web. Unfortunately I have not got the tools and want to do the job right. So therefore, does some have a headset press for rent in the South Wales area?

Ta!

 

[uktyler]

Just pop down to your LBS, most will do it for a few quid.

I popped into Halfords to get a steerer tube shortened as I don't have the tools and they could not of been more helpful, especially seen as I didn't buy anything from them. They wouldn't even take the fiver I offered.

Try a small independent bike shop, most people who work in them ride and are more than happy to help out, even if you do bring your own parts along.

 

[WD Pro]

If it's just forks you are buying, is it just the crown race tool you need ? If so they are very easy to make

WD

 

[Simplex]

Might be cheaper than renting

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEADSET-P..._Cycling_Tools_RepairKits&hash=item19c752f52b

For the fork crown I use a piece of plastic plumbing pipe longer than the steerer and whack it with a hammer.

 

[cyfa2809]

Yep i was thinking that ebay one
Still havent bought one myself

To set the fork crown race, i use the top cap

 

[velomaniac]

Bought a new one once, only £35 and its earned its keep with my army of steeds.

 

[Afflicted.John]

Yep - seen the ebay one 5 minutes after posting here. Looks ok. Maybe...

The plastic plumbing pipe works ok does it? I think i might give this all a shot!

 

[WD Pro]

Works fine mate, trust me - I wouldn't bodge it ;-)

I made it to suit a king perfectly :

Worked really well

WD

 

[chriscl]

I have the same eBay headset press, works a treat.

the only 'trick' is to make sure you keep the plates (and the headset cup) at the correct angle to the frame (i.e. 90 degrees, or flat).

Only takes a few minutes to do, and you get great pride from doing the job yourself!

 

[Dead Rats]

Re: shortening steerer tubes I use an old ahead stem as a cutting guide and just make sure I use a sharp hacksaw that I keep aligned with the stem, then just file off rough edges, never failed me.