1'' threaded to 1'' threadless conversion...
09-17-11 | 04:16 PM
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1'' threaded to 1'' threadless conversion...
i know there's a hundred threads about this already but i have some unanswered questions...
1.) can i buy any 1'' threadless headset?
2.) do the threads in the frame matter? can i just press the cups right in over the threads?
3.) can i clamp a modern stem onto my threaded fork?
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1.) can i buy any 1'' threadless headset?
2.) do the threads in the frame matter? can i just press the cups right in over the threads?
3.) can i clamp a modern stem onto my threaded fork?
thanks.
09-17-11 | 05:11 PM
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yes you can use any 1" threadless headset.
there are no threads in the frame so just remove the old cups and press in the new ones.
you do need a different fork. you can't use a threadless HS on a threaded fork and it will not be long enough to clamp anything to.
I can't believe I made such a stupid mistake! I am going to blame it on using a laptop all week and the desktop tonight
there are no threads in the frame so just remove the old cups and press in the new ones.
you do need a different fork. you can't use a threadless HS on a threaded fork and it will not be long enough to clamp anything to.
I can't believe I made such a stupid mistake! I am going to blame it on using a laptop all week and the desktop tonight
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09-17-11 | 05:24 PM
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thanks.
09-17-11 | 05:51 PM
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When going threadless, you will probably find it hard to source a 1" stem, however, you can get an adaptor shim to take a 1 1/8th" stem from 1 1/8th" to 1"; some stems come with these, or the can be purchased separately.
09-17-11 | 06:42 PM
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09-17-11 | 06:50 PM
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I corrected my post, I made a error, I think perhaps just a typo or my brain was moving too fast for my 'hunt and peck' typing style.
you DO NEED A NEW THREADLESS FORK!!! you can NOT reuse your old fork with a threadless HS and stem
you DO NEED A NEW THREADLESS FORK!!! you can NOT reuse your old fork with a threadless HS and stem
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09-18-11 | 07:31 AM
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Yes you can, you need an adaptor like this.
It's also converts your 1" fork to use a 1 1/8" stems without shims.
It's also converts your 1" fork to use a 1 1/8" stems without shims.
I do have sever adaptors like this on threaded headset though, and they work great. they look clunky but the flexability they give you in adjust handlebar position is wonderful.
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