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@exedanni
Cheers, that's what I thought (hoped)!
I'm swapping the stock Ritchey headset on my Fuji for a Chris King (because I want to learn how to install a headset and like nice components), tool-wise I'm considering plonking down for:
Chris King Cup Press Adaptor 1 1/8 Inch
Park Tool HHP3 - Home Mechanic Bearing Cup Press
Park Tool RT1 - Head Cup Remover - 1-1.8 inch - 1-1.4 inch
Park Tool CRS1 - Crown Race Setting System
Opting to take a hammer and screwdriver to remove the existing crown race rather than get the Park Tool remover as it costs almost as much as the other tools put together. I don't mind paying for the tools as I know I will use them from time to time, but is it pointless getting stuff like the RT1 for occasional use, i.e. would removing the bearing cups with an old seatpost suffice? And can the Crown Race be safely installed with piping of the right material and size?