Threadless Stem Adaptors

[Rpoole8537]

Over one year ago, we had a thread on threadless stem adapters. Some looked very nice. I think I want to go this route on my mid ninties Serotta CSI build. Does anyone have photos of the adaptors that have a cleaner look and where they can be found. Thanks

[icepick_trotsky]

Just say no. ;)

[parris]

I have adapters from Velo Orange, Profile Design, and Nashbar. They all work but the Velo Orange looks the"best" to my eye followed by the Nashbar.

[drewellison]

Granted, threadless adapters make it so much easier for adjusting stem length and give more adaptability for height, but they just don't any style points, none at all. And isn't that what it's all about?!?!

I used a couple different adapters for a few years on and off a couple different bikes. I ended up going all quill stems on those bikes. They are just so much nicer.

If I had to use an adapter, I'd get a Nitto. Not necessarily because it's any more sleek, but because it's Nitto.

[MRB]

I have an inexpensive one on my commuter, I think its a Profile Design, and it looks and works fine.

The nicest ones are made by Nitto, they are knurled, and are finished nicely, but they cost around $50 or so.

[jasonification]

I'm using one from profile design

[NHAero]

Here's a VO adapter and a 17 degree rise VO stem to allow my aging bod to ride my Nagasawa

[bikingshearer]

I have an inexpensive one on my commuter, I think its a Profile Design, and it looks and works fine.

The nicest ones are made by Nitto, they are knurled, and are finished nicely, but they cost around $50 or so.

Considering what the device is being asked to do, the consequences of it failing :eek: and the general over-engineered reliability of Nitto products, that sounds pretty reasonable to me.

[fogrider]

I have an inexpensive one on my commuter, I think its a Profile Design, and it looks and works fine.

The nicest ones are made by Nitto, they are knurled, and are finished nicely, but they cost around $50 or so.

I took a fork to a local frame builder, he cut off the threads and welded on a sleeve and then welded on more steerer tube and charged me 40 bucks.

[Clean39T]

I have a Deda adapter that came with my Merckx. I'll have it up in the classifieds shorty...


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[jds108]

Euro Asia Imports lists a variety of Nitto adapters here:

http://www.euroasiaimports.com/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=1325

[m_sasso]

I say the BBB BHP-20/21 Stem Extender is the best functioning adapter because it offers options the others don't. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-bhp-2021-stem-extender/

On a mountain bike:

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/honda-tech.com-vbulletin/640x478/80-picture_php_pictureid_88760_18042c6949e400300aa540 91d88c20363d245b71.jpg

On a road bike:

[MikeD]

They look pretty good when the stem is slammed.

[SpokeValley]

[QUOTE=m_sasso;2147061]I say the BBB BHP-20/21 Stem Extender is the best functioning adapter because it offers options the others don't. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-bhp-2021-stem-extender/

I installed a BBB BHP on Mrs. Valley's Atlanta and it was a great solution.

[Rpoole8537]

I really like the look of the BBB model. Does it come in black? How does it compare to the Deda? Anyone have experience with both?

[cmbicycles]

I have a Deda adapter that came with my Merckx. I'll have it up in the classifieds shorty...


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The Merckx or the stem adapter? ;)

[mistermo]

next question should be which headset looks good with a threadless stem adapter. There's some that manage the transition better than others. I think I recall a Cane Creek doing that better. Any headset with a convex top nut would look terrible. Which ones have a flat, unbeveled top nut?

Yes:
http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server2800/804sw/products/38181/images/350025/HD2365__26867.1403974441.1280.1280.jpg?c=2

NO!
https://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/Images/Products/full32612.jpg

[Rpoole8537]

Excellent point on the Cane Creek headset. I like that unit.

[MRB]

I took a fork to a local frame builder, he cut off the threads and welded on a sleeve and then welded on more steerer tube and charged me 40 bucks.

^ interesting....was it welded or brazed? And was the sleeve that he added thin enough that you can remove the crown race?

[fogrider]

^ interesting....was it welded or brazed? And was the sleeve that he added thin enough that you can remove the crown race?
You can't tell by looking at it, the sleeve is on the inside. Hard to even find the joint line.

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[brewsmith]

You can't tell by looking at it, the sleeve is on the inside. Hard to even find the joint line.

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This is an interesting solution, as most things I have heard is that you never want to extent a cut steerer tube, but with sufficient internal support from the sleeve it seems workable, thanks for sharing

[TronnyJenkins]

I say the BBB BHP-20/21 Stem Extender is the best functioning adapter because it offers options the others don't.

On a mountain bike:


On a road bike:

Generally I don't like these, but that isn't bad...
Can you elaborate on the mountain bike setup?
Did you have to shorten the BBB unit? The Wiggle photos make it look really long. Also, is it taking the place of the headset spacers and lock nut? Looks great slammed.

[jumphigher]

They look pretty good when the stem is slammed.

I agree. I keep my stem slammed anyway on my road bikes, so the adaptor I use (nothing special, and from eBay) works really well. Let's me use the stem/bar combo I like and is indistinguishable from the real deal.

[ultraman6970]

Nothing like a quill stem in a threaded headset/fork.

[fogrider]

Nothing like a quill stem in a threaded headset/fork.

I agree, but it limits height adjustment and change the stem is a pain. then there's adjusting the headset.

[m_sasso]

As a fitting tool adapters are marvelous, log term solution, not for me.

Here is how both of those bikes look now, Quilled out and so much nicer. Once you establish your required stem length and preferred bars how often do you change?

[8aaron8]

As a fitting tool adapters are marvelous, log term solution, not for me.

Here is how both of those bikes look now, Quilled out and so much nicer. Once you establish your required stem length and preferred bars how often do you change?

That Marinoni looks sweet! Where can I see more?

[m_sasso]

That Marinoni looks sweet! Where can I see more?

Has not been updated for some time however not a lot of changes, bars, stem, cranks and tires. http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=156929&highlight=marinoni+special

[TronnyJenkins]

As a fitting tool adapters are marvelous, log term solution, not for me.

Here is how both of those bikes look now, Quilled out and so much nicer. Once you establish your required stem length and preferred bars how often do you change?

I agree 95% of the time. The reason I was even considering it as an option is that I couldn't find a bar to work. Luckily I think I found one or two that could work. Probably just going to break down and order them both and try.
So I'm back to hating the adapters :p