Newbie: integrated headset

ok im slowly putting together my new bike an dits the first time ive tackled an integrated 1 1/8 headset. should be with me in the post tomorrow.
will i need specialist tools (ie jus go to my LBS) or should i be able to do it myself?

i tried UTFS to no avail but im sure someone will link me to this being covered lots of times before

Only problems you might find will be with the crown race and star nut. Search for them and all will be revealed.

Alternatively just try typing in 'integrated headset' into the search, you might find a thread like this that tells you exactly how to install an integrated headset:

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread15011.html

Search fail... Let the burning commence...

would have helped if i could spell "integrated headset" when i try to search
cheers

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instead of a star nut and cap just use one of these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17766

much easier, and better! a choice of brands too...

instead of a star nut and cap just use one of these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17766

much easier, and better! a choice of brands too...

Are these new? I can't believe I've never heard of them.

I use them on my mountain bikes - been around for about 10 years?

They are great - much easier to fit and no worries about pulling the star nut through!

I use one of these on my Carbon forks

Is there any reason why these can't work on Alloy steerers? It's just that it mentions it's 'For caorbon Sterers'