How do I dismantle my road bike headset?

How do I dismantle my road bike headset?

Visit headset is a wearing part comprising the steering bearings. Few manufacturers detail the bearings alone; when they show play, it's time to replace the complete headset. In the case of an external or semi-integrated bearing, the cups are pressed into the headset. frame. Here's how to remove them.

  • Time : 1h00
  • Level : Difficult
  • Tools : Bowl cleaner | Hammer | Fork cone extractor

 

Steps

First, disassemble your bike's fork.

  1. Remove the fork cone using the fork cone extractor
  2. Remove the headset cups one after the other by striking the cup remover on the headset cup remover.
    Probikeshop tip This is a delicate operation, so make sure the frame is securely held in place and the bowl-clearer in place before you strike.

Your headset is now disassembled, so you can take the opportunity to clean your headset bushing and measure the internal dimension if necessary to select your next headset.

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