Headsets don't have the easiest life. They’re in the direct line of fire of everything that gets thrown off the front wheel and are subject to regular jet-wash abuse. If your headset has seen better days and servicing your bearings doesn't rectify your problems, then it's time to replace your headset. This guide will also help if you're fitting a new fork.
Previously, headset replacement was a bike shop job, but you can now buy an affordable headset press and do the job in the comfort of your own kitchen. However, make sure you do it right, as a ham-fisted approach to fitting can seriously damage — and even write off — your precious frame.
How to fit a new headset to your bike
What you need:
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- Headset press
- 5mm Allen key
- Slide hammer (optional)
- Teflon grease
- Headset cup remover
- Hammer
- Mallet
- Block of wood
- Crown race remover (optional)
- Large flat blade screwdriver
- Torque wrench
Step 1: A workstand will make life a lot easier for this job. Without one you're going to spend a lot of time scrabbling on the floor on your knees. First remove the front wheel then remove the front brake caliper from the fork. Remember to remove the guide or the zip tie holding the brake hose onto the fork too.
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