Klein stem adapter ?
08-26-13, 10:27 AM
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Klein stem adapter ?
Have a Klein Attitude 1996 wish to replace stem / handlebar unit Change to a more conventional set up .is there such an adapter made or do I need machine shop fabrication
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08-26-13, 10:34 AM
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are you trying to go from a threaded stem to the current threadless setup? There are any number of adapters available. They are not brand specific.
08-26-13, 11:01 AM
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From a Google search it appears the '96 Attitude has a threadless fork, headset and stem and, I assume 1-1/8" diameter steerer. By a "more conventional set up" do you mean you want to change it to a threaded fork and quill stem? If so, there is no simple adapter that will accomplish it. You will need a new fork, a new headset and a new stem. None of this will be cheap.
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I bet it actually had the Airhead oversize headset
08-26-13, 11:51 AM
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If you have the 1-1/16" proprietary Klein steer tube size and a stem-bar integrated thing, you'll just need to have a shim to go from the steer tube size to a 1-1/8" stem clamp size and then you can get whatever stem you want.
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Ok guess I didn't find a airhead guru .steerer tube is 1-5/16" or 3.4 mm O.D , it has a tapered collar between steer tube & inside stem /handlebar unit . You tighten down a collar on the inner tapered fitting ( special Klein wrench ) this is a compression fitting . Odd thing is fork didn't come off frame after I removed all these fittings even lightly tapped down on it .dont understand how it stays on ( unless its pressed in )???
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08-26-13, 05:15 PM
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08-27-13, 11:33 AM
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Bottom bracket was a press-fit, more like old threaded headsets - check out this photo essay:
https://forums.mtbr.com/vintage-retro...ml#post6647517
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https://www.oldklein.com/history/evolution
Click on the link to show the Klein history..scroll down to the section on MC1 vs MC2 (Mission Control is the name given by Klein for their handlebar/stem combo)
Click on the link to show the Klein history..scroll down to the section on MC1 vs MC2 (Mission Control is the name given by Klein for their handlebar/stem combo)
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