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Just dropped $80 on a headset press and it's already paid for itself
Had a carbon frame come in with a seized lower cup, and the old hammer-and-drift method was a no-go. This tool got it done clean in five minutes, no stress on the frame at all. Anyone have a favorite brand for replacement cups on older road bikes?
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parkermorgan1mo agoMost Upvoted
Glad the press worked for you, that's a solid buy. When you say seized lower cup, was it just a standard steel cup in an aluminum frame, or are we talking about a carbon steerer with an integrated race? The removal method can get real different if it's the latter.
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barbara911mo ago
People forget how much old grease turns into glue over time. Heat is your friend here, even on a standard cup, more than just brute force. A propane torch on the frame, not the cup, breaks that bond fast.
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ryanj601mo ago
Man, isn't it the best feeling when a tool just solves a problem like that? I had the exact same thing happen with an old Trek, the cup was totally welded in there. I mean, I was sweating bullets trying not to crack anything. That little press felt like a miracle worker, just a smooth push and it was out. For the new cups, I usually just grab the basic Cane Creek ones if it's a standard headset, they've never let me down.
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