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Kyle_2099 on July 17, 2026 12:11 pm Both. The cups in the frame are pressed in. So is the crown race. The top race and nut are threaded.
stasigoreng on July 17, 2026 12:12 pm Cups are being pressed into the frame. However, the headset is being fixed with a threaded lock nut and adjustable race.
scarletredvolare on July 17, 2026 12:25 pm If it was mine, I wouldn’t remove the cup unless it was damaged. I wouldn’t want to risk damaging the paint.
Downscapes on July 17, 2026 12:32 pm This looks like something from a murder scenario…or is it just me.
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Press fit
Both.
The cups in the frame are pressed in. So is the crown race.
The top race and nut are threaded.
Cups are being pressed into the frame. However, the headset is being fixed with a threaded lock nut and adjustable race.
love the Nervex lugs
If it was mine, I wouldn’t remove the cup unless it was damaged. I wouldn’t want to risk damaging the paint.
This looks like something from a murder scenario…or is it just me.