Ahead stems with threaded headset

[Brad McColm]

Hi, I am planning on upgrading forks eventually but it's not in the cards
($$$) right now for the fork that I want. Until then I want to start
accumulating the other accessories. I recall seeing an adaptor for a
threaded fork to use an ahead style stem. I can't seem to be able to find
one online and the LBS doesn't have one. Anyone know where I can get one,
online or otherwise. TIA

 

[David Kerber]

In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
says...
> Hi, I am planning on upgrading forks eventually but it's not in the cards
> ($$$) right now for the fork that I want. Until then I want to start
> accumulating the other accessories. I recall seeing an adaptor for a
> threaded fork to use an ahead style stem. I can't seem to be able to find
> one online and the LBS doesn't have one. Anyone know where I can get one,
> online or otherwise. TIA

What is an "Ahead style" stem? Performance Bike and Nashbar both carry
adapters which let you use a threaded fork with stems designed for
threadless. Is that what you mean? I've got one on my bike and it
works fine; adds a few ounces of weight compared to a true threadless
fork, but adds a lot of versatility.

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[Qui si parla Campagnolo]

Brad-<< I recall seeing an adaptor for a
threaded fork to use an ahead style stem. I can't seem to be able to find
one online and the LBS doesn't have one. >><BR><BR>


Quill adapter and many makers of these things. Tell yer LBS to stop being LAZY
and get ya one. They are available from numerous suppliers...

We have 'em also-

Peter Chisholm
Vecchio's Bicicletteria
1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com
"Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"

 

[Cipher]

I've been using one on an older winter training bike for a few years know with no problems. This is what I'm using:

http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?page=8&description=Quill+Adapter+Pos-
t&vendorCode=CINELLI&major=1&minor=22



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