Bicycle Mechanics - Stem, headset, frame, and fork question

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m7tbiekr4
08-30-04, 09:57 PM
I have been mountain biking for a long time, but when I have had a problem or needed something replaced on my bike I have always gone to my local shop. In the past couple years I have been trying to do more of that kind of stuff myself. One thing that I am confused about are what I need to know about my headset, fork, stem, and frame in order to find a replacment for one of these parts. I've heard and read about terms like threaded, threadless, and steerer tube width but I am still a little bit confused. If someone could give me guidence on this matter it would help me out a alot. Thanks!

miamijim
08-31-04, 06:14 AM
Your answer is in your post. Whats there to be confused about? You either have threaded or threadless. Its either 1", 1-1/8", or 1-1/4". Measure everything center to center.
sydney
08-31-04, 07:10 AM
Its either 1", 1-1/8", or 1-1/4". Measure everything center to center. ??? :(

sydney
08-31-04, 07:11 AM
Your answer is in your post. Whats there to be confused about? You either have threaded or threadless. Its either 1", 1-1/8", or 1-1/4". Measure everything center to center. ??? :( .....
miamijim
08-31-04, 07:11 AM
Measure...with a tape measure.

OK..option 2....bring it into your LBS and ask them what you have.
sydney
08-31-04, 08:20 AM
I have been mountain biking for a long time, but when I have had a problem or needed something replaced on my bike I have always gone to my local shop. In the past couple years I have been trying to do more of that kind of stuff myself. One thing that I am confused about are what I need to know about my headset, fork, stem, and frame in order to find a replacment for one of these parts. I've heard and read about terms like threaded, threadless, and steerer tube width but I am still a little bit confused. If someone could give me guidence on this matter it would help me out a alot. Thanks!Check the repair section at www.parktool.com Headsets.