threadless headsets -- what do i need to know?



steelierand

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I've got a Cane Creek threadless Aheadset--do I need to make sure I buy a certain kind of threadless fork to match? I've seen some people on ebay note that a given fork is designed to match "aheadset."
 
steelierand said:
I've got a Cane Creek threadless Aheadset--do I need to make sure I buy a certain kind of threadless fork to match? I've seen some people on ebay note that a given fork is designed to match "aheadset."
You need a threadless(ahead) fork with the correct steerer diameter.Tou also need to worry about long enough steerer length.
 
Also, if your headset came with a star nut but you want to get a fork with a carbon steerer tube, you will need an expanding aluminium bung or a USE Ring-Go-Star. You can't (or at least, shouldn't) use a star nut in a carbon steerer.