to thread or not to thread

i've thought about having cpg thread my fork on the rock lobster

maybe

maybe not

[justinf]

why? curious.

[R2D2]

I can't think of any good reason to go back to a threaded fork.
So I vote for threadless.

[rodcad]

I'm thinking of doing the same thing on a new 05 Mx Leader. Why? I like my bars high and MUCH prefer the look of a traditional stem over threadless.

[Fixed]

Originally Posted by R2D2

I can't think of any good reason to go back to a threaded fork.
So I vote for threadless.

personal taste imho

[saab2000]

Can't advise. Will it compromise the integrity of the steerer tube?

I think that on lugged steel bikes a standard stem normally looks nicer.

[RudAwkning]

Originally Posted by R2D2

I can't think of any good reason to go back to a threaded fork.
So I vote for threadless.

One good reason. Quills look cooler

[dbrk]

Properly done ---and cpg wouldn't do it otherwise--- there's no compromise of the integrity of the fork by threading it. As for why, well, at this point it's aesthetic since fit isn't an issue. Threadless robs stack height, adds spacers, risers, yada yada, oldsaw, shark already jumped, etcatmoimho. But none of that is the issue. I prefer traditional looking bikes, so I prefer threaded. Preference is culture, not claim.

dbrk

[mike p]

Aesthetic's, cool factor, can you say dura ace or 1R!

Mike

Originally Posted by R2D2

I can't think of any good reason to go back to a threaded fork.
So I vote for threadless.

[TMB]

I am with dbrk,

I much prefer th look of the threaded systems.

That said, the bike being built right now will be threadless just because it is easier to pack and unpack from the travel case.

[djg]

Although it's a little easier to adjust up and down with a quill stem with a threaded steerer, I think threadless may be a better design overall and offers a whole lot more choice these days on stem/bar combinations. With that said, you can still find good quill stems on the market or have one made, and if you prefer the looks of a quill then get that -- it'll work fine (I've got a Cinelli grammo quill stem on my cross bike and it hasn't held me back, although I have).

[shanerpvt]

man i wish someone would start making some new cool looking quills.....tired of lurking ebay.....would rather just put in my order.

shaner

[eddief]

Hello Douglas,

Nice to hear from you. Obviously if you want an old world stem, the likes of David Kirk and others can always braze up a beauty any way you want it. Salsas are nice and can alway be powdered in any color you want in the aftermarket. Wished they made them with slightly longer quills. Open face plates are a nice touch but not really necessary. Sometimes getting those closed face Nittos around the curves on some bars is a trick in contortion.

[72gmc]

FatBob, I've had the same thoughts with my Davidson. I have extra steerer above my threadless that I'm reluctant to trim because I plan to have this bike a long time. When it comes to quills, I like the old Nitto bars that are 25.4 so I have just one readily available option unless I shim.

[David Kirk]

Before heading down that road you might want to slip a stem into the steerer and be sure it fits. Not all threadless steerers have the correct I.D. to accept a quill stem. I'll bet you'd be fine but it would be a bummer if it wasn't.

Dave