there are some nice looking almost quill like stems, but still are for threadless systems, they fit over the outside.


http://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...31-8-rise.html

I ordered the Surly Troll, new headset and stem. I believe it will be well worth doing for this frame. It's been my main commuter and touring bike so thank you all for your valuable input and the links I needed to locate the proper fork. I will post a little later on when the project is completed.

Right on. Let us know how it turns out.
Also, in order to fully appreciate your rigid fork setup, I would highly recommend a new set of cushy, puncture resistant tires.
Schwalbe Marathon Supremes, 2.0's or Schwalbe Big Apples or Big Bens in 2.15's.
Good luck.

I have been running 1.5 slicks in the summer and of course in the winter I have no choice but to put the Nokian W106 studded. I ride mostly on good paved roads but also (some) rough roads and gravel trails. Do you think those Marathon Supremes would be slow as compared to the slicks I have been using? I am concerned with rolling resistance that's why I ask. When I swap out to the Nokians, I feel the pain every year until I get used to them. It takes a few days.

I thought I might resent the big balloon tires at first, too. Now, there is no way I would part with them. Smooth as butter, pretty darn flat resistant, and quite fast when up to speed. If I were buying new tires today, I would try the Big Bens. Everyone also loves the Supremes and they are the preferred tire for all of our urban bike police here in austin. The supremes are much faster and smoother rolling than the Marathon Plus. However, the old school Marathon Plus are possible more flat resistant than the other 3 that I mentioned. They are great but the Marathon Plus can roll for 6000+ miles, according to some w/ no flats. Ride is harsher and slower, though.

The other idea is to just wear out your current tires (what I do) and then replace. Just ride more.

But, if you want it to feel like a completely new setup and don't mind dropping the $, get the Schwalbes.
You won't regret it.
My $0.02.

Nice, I will ride more, wear mine out then I think I will look into the supremes. Thanks.