Originally Posted by
keithdunlop
I'm starting the planning for a new steel road build and I have a choice between a frame with a traditional threaded steerer vs. a more modern threadless. I already have a vintage build that's reserved for Eroica and the intention for the new bike is an alternative to my main carbon road bike for endurance rides and centuries. The groupset is going to be a modern Campy 11 or 12 speed.
I'm leaning towards threadless headset and cockpit setup but I thought I gather opinions.
If you go 1" steerer you have the option of changing your mind. I had my steel forked ti bike built with 1" threadless, I haven't changed it but have been tempted. A Nitto Pearl would look very nice and I love the simplicity if simply unscrewing one bolt, a tap, then any stem height I want and tighten, no torque wrench needed. (No messing with headset adjust either.) Easy to do mid ride.
The change is low on my list but easy. I do have to calculate the stack I want (or have the builder do it), then it is just - hand him the fork, have him cut and thread it and install with a new headset. If I had a good looking Pearl and Stronglight HS in hand, I'd d it tomorrow.