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Title: GT Epoch Headset help please.
Post by: munners on February 21, 2009, 02:00 PM

Ive got a bike that i am taking apart and it has an epoch headset. I have taken the top cover off but i cant work out how to unscrew the other cup with the mechanism in it.

Anyone help please?

Nick ;)

Title: Re: GT Epoch Headset help please.
Post by: steve Beech TA on February 21, 2009, 02:08 PM

Easy just nip it out with a small screw driver, it will spring un-dun and its a pain to get back in but it will go back  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: GT Epoch Headset help please.
Post by: munners on February 21, 2009, 02:21 PM

Will try it in a mo.

Cheers Steve.

Title: Re: GT Epoch Headset help please.
Post by: moley on February 21, 2009, 02:48 PM

Flick it out with a small screwdriver!!

Remember which way it is sprung.  If you put it in the wrong way then it will alwaus come loose!!  :LolLolLolLol:

To get it back in afterward the stick the spring in loose and use the small screwdriver to move it up a few notches.  EASY PEASY!!!

Check that it working okay by loosening the headset with your hand and letting go.  It should re-tighten itself.

DO NOT overtighten the Headset spring.  If its not loose enough then your crushing your bearings and it will wear them quicker.

It should be sprung just enough that it can't ever come loose and cause play in your headset!! :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: GT Epoch Headset help please.
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on February 21, 2009, 02:51 PM

blow torch or hammer

Title: Re: GT Epoch Headset help please.
Post by: keep it lit! on February 22, 2009, 09:45 AM

Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on February 21, 2009, 02:51 PM

blow torch or hammer

 ;D