Coverting Threaded Headset to Theadless
04-02-04, 12:21 AM
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Coverting Threaded Headset to Theadless
One LBS mechanic says you can convert a threaded headset to threadless by filing off the thread of the adjustable race. Has anybody done this before?
04-02-04, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by spinner5339
One LBS mechanic says you can convert a threaded headset to threadless by filing off the thread of the adjustable race. Has anybody done this before?
Why would anyone want to do this. Wouldn't it be much simpler to just buy the adaptor. $20 at most.
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Originally Posted by spinner5339
One LBS mechanic says you can convert a threaded headset to threadless by filing off the thread of the adjustable race. Has anybody done this before?
04-02-04, 10:21 AM
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If you just want to be able to use threadless stems buy a threaded to threadless adapter. Your LBS can order one for US$15-20 or less or you can buy one online.
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Originally Posted by spinner5339
One LBS mechanic says you can convert a threaded headset to threadless by filing off the thread of the adjustable race. Has anybody done this before?
On the surface it looks like you could grind off the threads and just clamp everything together, but then how snugly would the race fit against the steerer tube? If the fit is less than perfect I'd expect your bike handling would be less than perfect too.
Doesn't this kind of make you wonder what other short cuts this mechanic might be taking with other people's bikes?
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Originally Posted by dexmax
you can replace the steerer of the fork... Any machine shop can do this for you..
04-02-04, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sydney
Only on some MTB forks,Not bonded stuff,and it it's brazed,it ain't worth the trouble. Bad INFO!
the adapter is the cheap and safe way to go. I wouldn't go filing on the steerer tube.
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04-02-04, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by midwestmntnbkr
agreed.
the adapter is the cheap and safe way to go. I wouldn't go filing on the steerer tube.
the adapter is the cheap and safe way to go. I wouldn't go filing on the steerer tube.
This just sounds like a real bad idea and best left for an emergency like stuck in Tibet with a busted headset and only threadless headsets available. Otherwise, just get the right headset.
