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telelogic:
Hi,

I'm sure this is going to sound like a stupid question to all you guys who have built a hundred bikes, but really need some help.

Witch is the best way to fit cups for a headset?

My frame is freshly refinished and this is my first build, I'm worried about damaging the frame or the paint job!

the headset is also brand new so hasn't been fitted before.

I've tried making a screw device using an old piece of stud and some washers but it still goes in wonky!

I'd appreciate any help.

rosscoe:
nip down to the local bike shop and get em pressed in, or do it like you used to bitd and get the blocks of wood and hammer out

Flatcap:
Either a vice but cover the cups with a cloth. Or, two thin pieces of wood, like ply, and use a G Clamp to ease them in slowly. Takes a bit of setting up but you can do both cups at the same time. Or, if it's chrome or an old bike then I just knock them in with a hammer and a piece of wood. G Clamps can be bought from B&Q for as little as a fiver.

I hope that helps dude.

Daz.  :daumenhoch:

Bettyswallocks:

sweetbeats:
Just got mine done at local bike shop £15 for cranks and headset,took about 20mins max ::)

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