Bicycle Mechanics - Quill stem to ahead stem conversion

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Brian_T
09-01-02, 07:06 AM
What do I need to look for and what is involved in converting a headset/stem to aheadset?

Thanks in advance,

pokey
09-01-02, 07:16 AM
You need a quill adapter and a stem.But, what's the point?
Precision Pedal
09-01-02, 07:22 AM
Making sure you match your current diameter, you need a headset, a stem, and a fork, all threadless.

pokey
09-01-02, 09:36 AM
Well I guess the initial post is a bit ambiguious. If he wants to go full threadless,PP is right .If he wants to to convert a threeaded quill stem to use a ahead type threadless stem,then I pokey am right