What is a bearing cup press?

What is a bearing cup press?

The HHP-2 accurately aligns and presses 1″, 1 ⅛”, 1 ¼”, and 1.5″ headset cups. In addition, it presses cartridge bearings and cups into one-piece bottom bracket shells and holds fixed cup wrenches firmly in place when removing or installing adjustable-type bottom brackets.

Can you use a headset removal tool for bottom bracket?

The professional way to remove headset cups. Fits 1″, 1-1/8″ and 1-1/4″ headsets. Will also remove the PressFit 30 (PF30) bottom bracket units.

Do headset bearings need to be pressed in?

There is no pressing involved. All integrated system headset bearings use the internal bearing support inside the frame, not the top face of the headtube, for proper alignment reference.

Are press fit bottom brackets good?

There are benefits to press-fit bottom bracket cups. They are lighter than traditional threaded cups because there’s no metal sleeve required in the bottom bracket shell. They can also allow for wider shells and correspondingly bigger frame tubes, for improved stiffness without an adverse effect on pedal-stance width.

Are all BB92 the same?

The end result is that the bearings are in the same spot as they would be with threaded cups outboard of a 73mm BB shell, and so all the dozens and dozens of cranks designed for that traditional system can be used in BB92. This means all 24mm high-end Shimano (Hollowtech II) and SRAM (GXP) cranks fit into BB92.

What kind of Cup press does Park Tool use?

Park Tool has the answer to your headset and cartridge cup pressing needs. The HHP-2 accurately aligns and presses 1″, 1 ⅛”, 1 ¼”, and 1.5″ headset cups. In addition, it presses cartridge bearings and cups into one-piece bottom bracket shells and holds fixed cup wrenches firmly in place when removing or installing adjustable-type bottom brackets.

How big is Park Tool hhp-2 bicycle bearing cup press?

The Park Tool HHP-2 accurately aligns and presses 1″, 1⅛”, 1¼”, and 1.5″ headset cups into threadless bicycle headsets. The heavy duty press assembly features a quick-release design for fast tool installation and removal, and extra long handles for superior leverage.

When did Park Tool start making bike tools?

Since our origins in the back of a bike shop in 1963, it has been our sole mission to design and manufacture high-quality tools that empower mechanics and riders of all skill levels to service their bicycles. Each one of our 500+ tools is a product of our decades of experience and expertise in the industry, in the shop and on the trail.