Tool for removing headset from short head tube?

[spatuluk]

Can anyone suggest a 1" headset removal tool that will fit in a short (4") head tube?

I've got an Icetoolz Xpert 1" - 1 1/8" headset removal tool, which works fine most of the time, but on my Reflex ALX89, it doesn't have enough space to de-compress and engage the cup. The tool is about 30cm long, and the splayed parts take up about a third of the tool. It looks a lot like a Park RT-1, so I'm worried about making the same mistake twice. :?

 

[gerryattrick]

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Why not make your own. An old seatpost with 5 or 6 slits sawn down it for a couple of inches then splayed out. I've made one and it's removed dozens of headsets with no problems at all.

 

[danson67]

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I've only got the 1" one myself (proper retro ), but you might try the Cyclus tool (#94100033):

It has a big machined end on it and a slimmer shaft, so it doesn't get squashed shut by the other cup, unlike the ones that are just split tubes.

All the best,

 

[hamster]

A bit of 22mm copper water pipe has always worked for me!

 

[reindeer]

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I am using an alloy tube, about 1/2" diameter, from the DIY to hammer it out. As long as headseat and tube are made of steel you won't damage anything. And you can buy a new headset from the money you saved.

 

[danson67]

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Sorry, just re-read the OP...
Do you want to borrow my 1" Cyclus tool?
Yours for the postage.

All the best,

 

[dyna-ti]

A proper 1-1 1/8" cup remover is a must if you want to protect your precious headset from damage

Like this :shock: (not mine i hasten to add)

 

[spatuluk]

Thanks for the offer of a loan - the Cyclus tool looks perfect for the job! However, I reckon postage both ways is probably about what the bike shop will charge for doing it. Anyway, I prefer having my own tools - if this retro habit keeps up, it'll get a lot of use!

Not sure about building my own.. my cutting abilities/facilities are not very good. :roll:

 

[hamster]

A proper 1-1 1/8" cup remover is a must if you want to protect your precious headset from damage

Like this :shock: (not mine i hasten to add)

Which is why copper water pipe is fine as it is softer than Aluminium. A steel screwdriver blade clearly isn't.

 

[RockiMtn]

buy a proper headset remover, you can pick one up cheap enough to merit owning one. it's worth what's paid after two or three uses. not worth a ghetto hack job and risk ruining a frame/headset.