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I'm looking into getting a crown race setting tool, and wanted to see if any of you shop guys have a recommendation as to which tool to get.
Specifically, I'll be installing a Chris King 1 1/8" threadless headset. It looks like the Park tool model is about $60 with an additional $20 or so to buy the adapter that Chris King recommends. At $80, it's probably not worth it to me.
I've also seen the slide hammer type made by Bringheli, which sells for $17 for the cheapo model and $35 for the upper model which has a brass ring (I'm not sure what this brass ring is supposed to do, or why it is better).
Has anybody used one of these cheaper models, and can they safely be used on a King headset?
I'm not sure how much I want to spend, but I do seem to replace or swap out several headsets a year amongst my stable of bikes. I'm slowly upgrading them to King headsets, so I'm hoping the frequency of replacement goes down.
Any suggestions (other than just taking it to the LBS)
Specifically, I'll be installing a Chris King 1 1/8" threadless headset. It looks like the Park tool model is about $60 with an additional $20 or so to buy the adapter that Chris King recommends. At $80, it's probably not worth it to me.
I've also seen the slide hammer type made by Bringheli, which sells for $17 for the cheapo model and $35 for the upper model which has a brass ring (I'm not sure what this brass ring is supposed to do, or why it is better).
Has anybody used one of these cheaper models, and can they safely be used on a King headset?
I'm not sure how much I want to spend, but I do seem to replace or swap out several headsets a year amongst my stable of bikes. I'm slowly upgrading them to King headsets, so I'm hoping the frequency of replacement goes down.
Any suggestions (other than just taking it to the LBS)