Threaded or Threadless Fork??
11-08-10, 02:52 PM
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Threaded or Threadless Fork??
I am replacing the fork on my Cannondale CAD2. It has a 1'' steel fork with quill stem. I have seen the option for a threaded 1'' or threadless 1'' replacement and am not sure which to get. Any recommendations?
11-08-10, 03:05 PM
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I agree with nerull; to use your current stem & headset you will need to stick with a threaded fork. You also need to find a replacement that has steerer tube that matches your existing fork's.
11-08-10, 03:28 PM
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Well the plan is to eventually upgrade to separate stem system (instead of the quill) with a new set of handlebars so the threadless would be the way I want to go then right?
11-08-10, 03:33 PM
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If you really hate the quill stem you can get an adapter that will work with the threadless stems.
11-08-10, 03:34 PM
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I think I'd just keep riding your bike as-is, unless the fork is broke, then replace it with the 1" fork they have at jensonusa.com for $21.60 (assuming it fits, it has a pretty long steerer, dunno how far the threading goes).
You won't be able to bring your new fork/HS/stem with you to any new bikes without kludgy shims.
If you dislike your fork and stem that much, the cost for nicer replacements can go quite a ways towards the purchase of a new bike with the stuff you like on it.
You won't be able to bring your new fork/HS/stem with you to any new bikes without kludgy shims.
If you dislike your fork and stem that much, the cost for nicer replacements can go quite a ways towards the purchase of a new bike with the stuff you like on it.
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11-08-10, 04:06 PM
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Did you look at his bike spec in the sig line? I'm guessing he already has the stuff the he likes, short of the fork/bars/etsc.
11-08-10, 04:15 PM
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if you want to save weight, get a threadless fork, stem, headset (i assume you are going from a steel fork to a carbon fork). if you want to save money, scour ebay for a used 1" threaded fork.
11-08-10, 04:27 PM
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I think it's mostly a question of aesthetics and desired parts availability at this point. I know I'd NEVER put threadless on my Pinarello, won't look so bad on a C'dale however.
Oooh, never thought of the weight weenie angle, good point tFUnK.
