Quil Stem as opposed to threadless stem
01-08-10 | 05:49 PM
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Quil Stem as opposed to threadless stem
I am currently riding a cannondale r500 with a quil stem, but really like the look and practicality of threadless stems. Is the only way to ride with a threadless stem to have a fork that accommodates a threadless stem? I'm just a little confused as to how that works
01-08-10 | 05:56 PM
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You can use an adapter like this >>>> https://www.bikeparts.com/productinfo...706-44134.html
01-08-10 | 05:59 PM
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be aware though, those adapters can flex quite a bit. if you got the scratch, just buy a cheap new fork. you could probably even find a used one for not much more than the price of an adapter.
01-08-10 | 06:05 PM
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they don't flex anymore than a regular quill stem.
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01-08-10 | 06:05 PM
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with this you can use a threadless stem in place of a threaded one:
https://www.google.com/products?q=qui...less+converter
https://www.google.com/products?q=qui...less+converter
01-08-10 | 06:17 PM
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If you get a fork with a threadless steerer tube, then yes, you will need a new headset. Depending on your frame, you may need a 1" steerer such your stem will either have to be 1" or you will need a shim.
01-08-10 | 09:27 PM
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01-09-10 | 02:26 AM
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