So I'm looking for a decent headset press as I have a couple of Hope headsets to fit. One of them is a 1 1/8 and one is a tapered type. What is the recommended go to tool currently?
Home made. Some threaded rod (got some if you want it) & 2 big fat washers.
They even sell home made ones on eBay for very little.
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I have a proper press, and I have a threaded rod press. I use a rubber mallet though
The homemade ones on eBay won’t do 56mm cups.
I bought this Park Tool one : http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/park-tool-headset-bmx-bb-bearing-cup-press-hhp3/rp-prod12326
It will do pressfit BB’s too.
I've tried the ghetto press method and always end up having to resort to a mallet/hammer and wood.
It would be ideal if they had a hammer in system like the star nut setting tool
I borrowed a Park tools set once.
It made fitting a headset a marvellous experience.
Home made. Some threaded rod (got some if you want it) & 2 big fat washers.
Threaded rod (M 10 or so) 2 woodblocks plus fat washers work fine for me.
Have fitted many headsets with the X-tools press but the current price of £32 is rather salty
Hope headsets are brilliant. If there's a problem it's either you or the frame 🙂
Good luck
bench vice and someone to hold the frame for you.
I bought an ACROS DIY headset tool, €20 which was shipped next day from Gemany comes with all the cups and is perfect for occasional use.
http://info.acros.de/en/products/tools/