Rod_Saetan
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I maybe have a different viewpoint as I am in an environment whereby decent mechanics and proper tools are at hand and can be utilised in exchange for doughnuts.
Rebuild costs.
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highlandsflyer
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I am another vote for buying/making the 'tools' and going solo.
To add though, buy a decent quality headset/BB or whatever in the first place.
Half the problems had with these things are down to poorly made hardware.
I am another vote for buying/making the 'tools' and going solo.
To add though, buy a decent quality headset/BB or whatever in the first place.
Half the problems had with these things are down to poorly made hardware.
Silvergoat
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Got an X-tools headset removal tool from Chainreaction for about £15 (at the time) – very easy to use.
Once back from the powder coaters, the inner surfaces of the head tube can look very new and clean from the processes used.
Gave a very light greasing around the ends inside and pressed the cups in by hand, plus a couple of careful taps from a decent rubber mallet with a rag between that and the cups.
With thorough research, reading and investment in the right tool before a starting job, you come to realise that most jobs that seem like only the LBS can deal with, are actually achievable by mere mortals, and possibly cost much less. Once you've done it (after a bit of cursing here and there) it's quite satisfying.
If doughnuts and favours can be exchanged for a pro's time, then happy days.
Got an X-tools headset removal tool from Chainreaction for about £15 (at the time) – very easy to use.
Once back from the powder coaters, the inner surfaces of the head tube can look very new and clean from the processes used.
Gave a very light greasing around the ends inside and pressed the cups in by hand, plus a couple of careful taps from a decent rubber mallet with a rag between that and the cups.
With thorough research, reading and investment in the right tool before a starting job, you come to realise that most jobs that seem like only the LBS can deal with, are actually achievable by mere mortals, and possibly cost much less. Once you've done it (after a bit of cursing here and there) it's quite satisfying.
If doughnuts and favours can be exchanged for a pro's time, then happy days.
highlandsflyer
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One approach I find useful is to lay out all the parts on a bench. Alongside lay out 27 bottles of Czech beer.
Drink the beer, turn the lights out and hammer away.
Nothing is so fragile or should be so fragile, it really is no big deal at all.
One approach I find useful is to lay out all the parts on a bench. Alongside lay out 27 bottles of Czech beer.
Drink the beer, turn the lights out and hammer away.
Nothing is so fragile or should be so fragile, it really is no big deal at all.
