I'm hoping that this will do the job of driving home the new cups. I've also sourced a blanking plug for some plastic plumbing pipe that is an exact fit for the internal diameter of the cups. Now contemplating pressing home the new headset cups I've cobbled together a pressing device using a 16cm long threaded nut and bolt with two large rectangular heavy-duty plate washers. The crown race was a straightforward job - just bought some 1 1/4" plastic drain pipe from B&Q and cut a piece to a suitable length then used this to tap home the crown race onto the steerer. Sourced a Cane Creek S6 headset on Fleabay and am now preparing to install this. Managed to remove the old cups fairly easily with an Icetoolz cup removal tool. Resurrected this thread as I've now reached the next critical phase. Real problem is - How do I remove them safely so that new ones can be fitted (WD40 soaking? heating? twisting with pliers? ) Is my supposition correct and if so is it likely that the cable stops have corroded onto that post. It looks as though they might be a push fit onto a post which is integrated into the carbon weave of the downtube with the bolts there to hold them in place. I am reluctant to get too physical with them bearing in mind the carbon frame. I have removed these but I cannot get the old stops to move. They appear to be made from some form of aluminium alloy and are attached to the frame by 3mm domed allen bolts. These are probably still functionally OK but for cosmetic reasons I would like to replace them. Second problem relates to the downtube cable stops/ adjusters. Also any other suggestions rather than Cane Creek without spending silly money (£50 tops) However the Cane Creek website has no mention of these models and seems to focus on the newer "10 series" and "40 series" headsets.ĭoes anyone know if these newer models will be suitable or will I need more info such as the internal diameter of the headtube to be able to order an exact equivalent.
A quick internet search shows that the S2 can still be found as can it's better quality equivalent, the S6. A bit of searching on Bikepedia has indicated that the original spec used a Cane Creek S2 1 1/8" threadless headset. Looking for some guidance and advice from the combined wisdom of the BR community.įirstly the headset is pretty well trashed and needs replacing. Planning to rebuild it over the next few months but there are some basic things that need attention and I'm a bit stuck. Just acquired a 2002 vintage Trek 5200 frame and fork in USPS livery (I know it's from the deep dark days of doping but I really don't care).
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