> >If a bike shop hammered in headset cups rather than using the proper
> >tools on my frame I'd be pissed. Paint does not come off a frame
> >from anything other than carelessness and negligence in a bike shop
> > imo. You're lucky your friend didn't beat you with the hammer!
>While that is a bit overharsh, I would implore folks not to use a hammer
>to install headset cups. You don't need "the proper tools", just go
>down to the local hardware store and get a length of 1" all-thread, two
>1" nuts to match, and a couple washers. Cheaper than a hammer, way
>cheaper than a paint job.
Mark,
I have used this low cost method for years with great success, even with those finicky Stronglight V4 headsets (in my experience they have to be exactly level to keep from binding.) Far more precise than a hammer:)
Rich Robinson
Jacksonville NC