How to remove the headset from a road bike?
The headset is a wear part that contains the steering bearings. Few manufacturers supply the bearings separately; when play develops, it is time to replace the complete headset. In the case of an external or semi-integrated headset, the cups are pressed into the frame. Here is how to remove them.
- Time: 1h00
- Level: Difficult
- Tools: Cup removal tool | Hammer | Fork crown race extractor
Steps
First, remove the fork from your bike.
- Remove the fork crown race using the extractor.
- Remove the headset cups one by one by striking firmly with the cup removal tool, previously positioned resting against them
Probikeshop tip: the operation is quite delicate — make sure the frame is properly secured and the cup removal tool is correctly in place before striking.
Your headset is now removed; you can take the opportunity to clean your head tube and measure the internal dimension if needed to select your next headset.
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