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Frameset expectations.

When buying a frameset would it be too much to expect the (Included.) headset to be installed?

Just picked one up (Genesis Equilibrium.) and while the headset cups arn't too big an issue as I have a press, seating the crown race is going to be a bit of a drag.  Would it be too cheeky to expect the shop to do this for me FOC? (Or at least lend me the tool.)

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kwi | 9 years ago
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PVC pipe? So obvious I missed it. Have some lying around as well, certainly cheaper than the Park equivalent.

Thanks for the replies.

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turboprannet | 9 years ago
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I used pvc waste pipe (£3 for 3 metres at screwfix) with 4 dremel/hacksaw indents (in a cross shape) so that the top of the pipe deformed along the race to ensure it pushed it over the ridge.

Utterly perfect and the other 2 m are now light sabers. neeeeoowwwhum.

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CXR94Di2 | 9 years ago
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Heat the race up in the oven, have a length of PvC pipe ready to hit it to seat. I have the same job to do on my Scott mtb I am building. Just got my built wheels now with tubeless rock razor tyres  1

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maviczap replied to CXR94Di2 | 9 years ago
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CXR94Di2 wrote:

Heat the race up in the oven, have a length of PvC pipe ready to hit it to seat. I have the same job to do on my Scott mtb I am building. Just got my built wheels now with tubeless rock razor tyres  1

Agree with all of the above, I don't use an oven, just a cup of boiling water will do.

 

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trailflow | 9 years ago
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Cut a slot in the crown race and it will slide straight on.

or alternatively go into a hardware shop and ask for a section of pvc pipe.   Figure out what measurement of length and width you will need.  Then you will have the tool for life.

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