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Woo! New parts coming is always a treat~
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Author:  jim25 [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:31 pm ]
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Leave the headset in the freezer for a few hours before fitting, will go in like a dream them.
Author:  VW-surfbum [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:07 pm ]
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jim25 wrote:
Leave the headset in the freezer for a few hours before fitting, will go in like a dream them.

Top Tip!
Author:  andydd [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:17 pm ]
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nwmlarge wrote:
CRC aren't stupid!


Yep..I noticed cheap Blackspire CH chainrings...in Pink !
Author:  Eccles [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:39 pm ]
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I have a headset tool if anyone wishes to use it. I think Chatman has it at the moment. Think it can also to pressfit BB's and I was going to try and see it it would work on hub cartridge bearings too.
Author:  SurferEv [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:16 pm ]
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nwmlarge wrote:
bs thats less than a quid!

you could make one for naff all but for an all in solution thats pretty good.
cone shaped presses would be better

OK, Maybe I exaggerated slightly... But it's still just a short length of threaded bar, a couple of nuts, couple of big penny washers, 2 pieces of cut nylon and the top turn thingy ;)
Author:  nwmlarge [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:45 pm ]
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Yeah i take your point i have most parts knocking about myself
Author:  Madasnibbor [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:42 pm ]
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I've got a headset press also if anybody needs one
Author:  Madasnibbor [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:47 pm ]
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I'm selling bits on eBay to fund purchases (as im a student) I need new knee/shin pads then I'm not sure wheelset or dropper seatpost opinions my wheels are off a 2004 rockhopper.
Oh as I've written this pads and wheelset then sell the old ones wheels for the seatpost :)
Author:  decoxx [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:58 pm ]
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jim25 wrote:
Leave the headset in the freezer for a few hours before fitting, will go in like a dream them.


That's why I love this forum!

Guys thanks for the offer I'll try this technique first :thumbup:
Author:  SurferEv [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:05 pm ]
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Madasnibbor wrote:
I'm selling bits on eBay to fund purchases (as im a student) I need new knee/shin pads then I'm not sure wheelset or dropper seatpost opinions my wheels are off a 2004 rockhopper.
Oh as I've written this pads and wheelset then sell the old ones wheels for the seatpost :)

If I had to prioritise, I'd get the dropper post first... But depends on what riding you're doing..
I bought my post 2nd hand from a mate not long before a day out @ Surrey Hills.. It paid for itself in that 1st day :)
Author:  unityjon [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:59 pm ]
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decoxx wrote:
jim25 wrote:
Leave the headset in the freezer for a few hours before fitting, will go in like a dream them.


That's why I love this forum!

Guys thanks for the offer I'll try this technique first :thumbup:


Where are you based? Might be some one local who can help but it really is putting a round peg in a round hole, just clout it really really hard!

Sent using the force...
Author:  Madasnibbor [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:26 pm ]
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SurferEv wrote:
Madasnibbor wrote:
I'm selling bits on eBay to fund purchases (as im a student) I need new knee/shin pads then I'm not sure wheelset or dropper seatpost opinions my wheels are off a 2004 rockhopper.
Oh as I've written this pads and wheelset then sell the old ones wheels for the seatpost :)

If I had to prioritise, I'd get the dropper post first... But depends on what riding you're doing..
I bought my post 2nd hand from a mate not long before a day out @ Surrey Hills.. It paid for itself in that 1st day :)

Totally local xc at the moment I've had a few years out and with two under 5s at home I'm not given many away day passes :(
I ride a 456 so 27.2 seatpost so will have to be new I think
On my enduro I think the post would have been awesome but not sure on a 120mm hardtail. Everyone I rode with had one but I was not convinced it was not because Alan sold them in his shop.
Author:  SurferEv [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:32 pm ]
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You'd be surprised...

I have mine on my 100mm HT Rockhopper. Basically, whenever I was tackling anything downhill on local trails I'd just drop the seat out of the way.

Only trouble is its the wrong size for my FS :(
Author:  Madasnibbor [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:16 pm ]
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Oh no I don't think ill ever go back to FS after being forced to sell my enduro because as I'm a mature student I'm loving being back on a hardtail relearning skills that the FS did not punish you for :)
Author:  SurferEv [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:33 pm ]
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No, I mean't you'd be surprised how much you'd use the dropper post on ANY bike.

I'm just grumbling that the dropper I have will only fit my RockHopper and not the FS which I ride all the time now.
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