Just thought you all should know....

[passiflora]

Last nite.. a red letter day in the history of humankind....

I fitted my first headset..


Not only that but apart from a bit of bend and a few small holes and cracks, the Headtube is still intact.

If you want photographic proof I can provide..


Now I just need to wait for my name to be mentioned in the Queens honours list for this great feat of engineering skill.

Oh btw I used the correct technique involving a large lump of tree. To hammer home said H/set.

COOL BEANS

 

[IDB1]

 

[mikee]

ohh well done you

 

[orange71]

now. onto Maguras :shock:

 

[GT-Steve]

wow, stand-up and take a bow to us all..... Are you happy it's seated 100% correctly?

After the Magura's that you've now been nominated I'll invite you round to set up the McMahon brakes!!!!!!!

 

[Steve Kish]

If you have accomplished this correctly, your expertise now exceeds that of the average Halfords mechanic!

 

[Splatter Paint]

Nice. Make yourself a headset press before you start on carbon frames!

SP

 

[dyna-ti]

Rubber mallet is also good for bashing them in

Clockwork Gazz has a homemade press.-one length of threaded rod/several big washers and a nut on each end[not inc gazz ]

 

[clockworkgazz]

and just fitted my 10th headset with it 2 nights ago, not bad for £4.50

 

[Tazio]

Clockwork Gazz has a homemade press.-one length of threaded rod/several big washers and a nut on each end[not inc gazz ]

And now I know what to make when I get round to fitting my new one.

The simple ideas are always the best. And cheapest.