headsets

[Markleo]

There are so many kinds of headsets around, are there any particular ones that you can put on the frame easier than others without needing all those tools? Thanks.

[Call_me_Clyde]

All 1 1/8" headsets need to be pressed into the headtube. Do you need to buy a headset press to do it? No, you don't. There is a simple way to do the install with a large bolt and a series of washers. Do a search in General Discussion and/or Tool Time for headset press and you should come up with a couple of detailed threads explaining the process.

Bob

[Rufudufus]

Or you could have your LBS do it for 10 bucks or so. I'm all for doing your own wrenching, but I don't like to take a chance on fubarring my frame to save a couple bucks. That said, the bolt-and-washer technique seems to work pretty well.