Headset Replacement Help

jerryfudd

Hi,

Wanting to replace the headset on my Montague Paratrooper and I'm at a bit of a loss as to all the different kinds.

This article shows what I already have -> http://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2012/12/montague-boston-overhaul-ii-headset/

and what i'd like to know is if I can fit this FSA Orbit one -> http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fsa/orbit-equipe-aheadset-ec008903

thanks,

Dan

The Rookie

If yours is the same as the one in the top link, then yes.

Ouija

The components in the Orbit won't work in the cups you've already got in the frame (they're crown races for open bearings, the Orbit's are shaped to take sealed bearings). But if your prepared to hammer out the cups and put the ones that come with the Orbit in the frame then, yes, it will work.

jerryfudd

Ouija wrote:

The components in the Orbit won't work in the cups you've already got in the frame (they're crown races for open bearings, the Orbit's are shaped to take sealed bearings). But if your prepared to hammer out the cups and put the ones that come with the Orbit in the frame then, yes, it will work.

thanks - yes that's the plan.... I know it's not strictly the tool for the job but could I use the crown race removal tool to hammer the cups out? got a cheap eBay press on order to put the new ones in.

Dan

EDIT: made my own tool from looking at this http://forums.bicycletutor.com/thread-923.html

jerryfudd

jerryfudd wrote:

Ouija wrote:

The components in the Orbit won't work in the cups you've already got in the frame (they're crown races for open bearings, the Orbit's are shaped to take sealed bearings). But if your prepared to hammer out the cups and put the ones that come with the Orbit in the frame then, yes, it will work.

thanks - yes that's the plan.... I know it's not strictly the tool for the job but could I use the crown race removal tool to hammer the cups out? got a cheap eBay press on order to put the new ones in.

Dan

EDIT: made my own tool from looking at this http://forums.bicycletutor.com/thread-923.html

my handywork lol



....may not look much but worked a treat

Dan