Originally Posted by SAB
I have a trek 5200 with a threaded fork and I am considering changing the fork to a threadless system. Anyone know if the headtube on a '96 5200 will accept a 1 1/8" threadless fork steerer and headset? Also, I have another frame which is designed to take a 1 1/8" threaded steerer - would I be able to take my fork and headset off the trek and install them on this frame?
Out of curiosity - why the switch? The cost of fork, headset, & stem is going to add up with little (or no) functional improvement.