Discussion
On my Orange 5.
Replacement just arrived in the post. It's an 'integrated' FSA (TH-857) - same as current one fitted, and looking online suggests that fitting this is no more complicated than falling off a bike.
So I assume take old headset off, (drop forks etc) clean everything, grease new headset, and replace exactly as per the old headset... no special tools needed?
Confirm anyone?
Cheers
Replacement just arrived in the post. It's an 'integrated' FSA (TH-857) - same as current one fitted, and looking online suggests that fitting this is no more complicated than falling off a bike.
So I assume take old headset off, (drop forks etc) clean everything, grease new headset, and replace exactly as per the old headset... no special tools needed?
Confirm anyone?
Cheers
It's not a difficult task, I have removed and replaced quite a few headsets. To fit a new one ideally you need a headset press, this makes sure that both top and bottom of the headset go in even and square - I have used a block of wood and wooden mallet in the past but it is not the idea way of doing things.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cyclus-headset-press/?utm_...
Bear in mind, if you get it wrong you could knacker your new headset or worse still your frame. If in doubt take it to your LBS, most will fit it for a tenner.......
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cyclus-headset-press/?utm_...
Bear in mind, if you get it wrong you could knacker your new headset or worse still your frame. If in doubt take it to your LBS, most will fit it for a tenner.......
According to the FSA site...
- Integrated: Integrated Headsets are similar to Internal with the exception that the bearing does not rest inside a bearing cup. The bearing is set directly into the headtube and usually does not require special press tool to install. There are a few types of Integrated headsets, sometimes referred to as Cane Creek Standard, Campy Standard, or TH standard. It is important to measure the inside diameter of the headtube correctly in order to be certain the correct integrated headset is being used in the frame
So with a bit of luck.... no special tool needed... (famous last words)
- Integrated: Integrated Headsets are similar to Internal with the exception that the bearing does not rest inside a bearing cup. The bearing is set directly into the headtube and usually does not require special press tool to install. There are a few types of Integrated headsets, sometimes referred to as Cane Creek Standard, Campy Standard, or TH standard. It is important to measure the inside diameter of the headtube correctly in order to be certain the correct integrated headset is being used in the frame
So with a bit of luck.... no special tool needed... (famous last words)
Minnsy said:
It's an 'integrated' FSA (TH-857)
I'm fairly certain Í have the same bearings on my bike - can check later.To replace, you simply unbolt the stem, then lift the parts off. Rebuild is completely obvious, but just be aware of the orientieerung of the bearings' thrust faces.
No special tools needed.
Just for Info, you can buy just the bearings themselves, separately.
MadDad said:
It's not a difficult task, I have removed and replaced quite a few headsets. To fit a new one ideally you need a headset press, this makes sure that both top and bottom of the headset go in even and square - I have used a block of wood and wooden mallet in the past but it is not the idea way of doing things.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cyclus-headset-press/?utm_...
Bear in mind, if you get it wrong you could knacker your new headset or worse still your frame. If in doubt take it to your LBS, most will fit it for a tenner.......
Note to self, read posts carefully before responding and spouting spurious advice............. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cyclus-headset-press/?utm_...
Bear in mind, if you get it wrong you could knacker your new headset or worse still your frame. If in doubt take it to your LBS, most will fit it for a tenner.......
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