----- Original Message ----- From: "Roy H. Drinkwater" <roydrink@mac.com> To: "classic list" <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Sent: October 09, 2001 11:45 PM Subject: [CR]Headset self-install, yes/no?
> The thread on stands & fixed cups leads me to something I've
> been pondering. How difficult/dangerous/economical is it for me to
> replace headsets? I'd need to buy the crown race remover, the fixed
> cup remover, the crown race setter, and the head race press (only for
> 1" headsets). New, it's about $220 for all four tools (looking for
> used), but I could replace about 4 right away, and would have the
> tools available for other future replacements. Is there anything I'm
> overlooking?
>
Good god you people must think you are made of money.
You need a hammer and a drift, and a length of 1/2" all-thread and a couple of nuts and a couple of large washers.
Total about $20 if you get 'em new.