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08-23-08 | 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by signalnc

I have a Torelli frame from about 1990 that has a 1" steerer tube and quill stem. i'd like to upgrade the fork to carbon and get rid of the quill stem. What type of fork do I need? 1" threaded or threadless? thanks

I don't even know if a threaded carbon fork is made. I doubt it. Go threadless and don't look back

You will need a fork, stem and headset. You might want too look at new bars too. It's not going to be a cheap proposition either. I estimate from $200 and up for all the parts. Labor not included.

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