Old 12-05-24 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by noglider
I remember reading about this a few years ago. It seems like a decent idea but the price is just a bit off-putting. I just looked at the website. I see it's $125. If I'm reading the pictures right, it's a replacement headset where the top nut includes an extension that simulates an unthreaded steerer tube. So I wonder, is that extension attached to the original steerer tube by just the threads? That seems like a less reliable connection than a threadless stem adapter.
I looked at the installation video and it has both the threads that engage into the steerer and a wedge. So, it should be a pretty good connection. But is it worth $125? Perhaps, if you want to go with a threadless stem. For my bikes, but I'm content with my quill stems.

You know, dance with the one that you brought to the dance. I think if I really wanted a threadless steerer tube, I'd get a bike that started out with one. Or change the fork, if that is even an option.
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