Spectral On: 2023 - Changing lower headset bearing

[Jagger]

Has anyone had experience of removing the headset cup and bearing from the Spectral On frame?

I have a new cup and bearing to replace the old one which has disintegrated but I'm no sure of the best method to remove the old one.

Any advice welcome!

TIA.

 

[juzeppe]

Hello, did u make it? I tried for several hours, removed all the cables, and now I think that this part inside the frame is not replaceable ((( I don't know what to do now, but its completely awful!

Has anyone had experience of removing the headset cup and bearing from the Spectral On frame?

I have a new cup and bearing to replace the old one which has disintegrated but I'm no sure of the best method to remove the old one.

Any advice welcome!

TIA.

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[Jagger]

Hello, did u make it? I tried for several hours, removed all the cables, and now I think that this part inside the frame is not replaceable ((( I don't know what to do now, but its completely awful!

Yes I did get it out. It is replaceable. But you do need a good metal drift and hammer to move it.
Eventually, I took mine to my local mechanic. If it is your own frame, we just don't hit the drift hard enough. We are scared of damaging out frame!

But a good bike mechanic knows that to remove the bearings and cup, you need a lot of force.

You can try soaking the area with 'Plus Gas' fluid. That really helps to penetrate and loosen bolts and tight fitting components.!

Good luck!

 

[juzeppe]

I did it like this, but hit a lot, and made no progress. but your words give me the hope thanks!

 

[Winford]

Make sure you support the bottom part of frame close to the impact area. It will come

 

[juzeppe]

finally i did it. there was some glue on the top diameter. hate canyon. but thanks guys for the support!