trying to get my old headset cups out of my frame tried using a screwdriver and hammer but dont realy want to damage it. i want to put my new hope one in there before it goes dark!

so what do i do?

keep going…be patient work your way around the cup using flat head and rubber mallet.

or go to ur LBS?

cheers I'm just to inpatient.

Piece of wood and a mallet. Easily done, the wood won't damage anything either.

piece of wood for me 1/2"x1/2"x8" (kindling wood).

Are you placing the screwdriver inside the frame?

tapping the top of the cup, screwdriver inside the head tub.

is the frame well held? otherwise for every strike you shift the whole thing and not just the cup.

Bigger Hammer? 😉

Spot on as said by walla 24 keep working your way around a be patient. It will eventually give up.

I made some tools that i was selling on here for cost price (before mods locked the thread with no real explanation or reply to emails grrr) they work a treat for removing and installing cups. Maybe you could have a go at making some yourself. I can give you the details if you like. Pm me if you do…

pictures are in the thread: http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-home-made-headset-press-and-headset-removal-tool-8-for-both

James

find a metal pipe that'll fit through the headset cup. cut it longways twice and flare out the ends. pull through from opposite direction and then knock.

Edit: as above.

Exactly what my pic shows – is a ti tube from a broken frame (though I made 3 cuts).

Or just buy the correct tool from ebay for a tenner.

doublepost

thanks for all your help guys!

thanks for all your help guys!

Got a remover in Bradford if that helps?