|   what do you need to go from 1" threaded to threadless? | Font
Jun 14, 2002 6:32 PM | | I want to take an old rigid fork out of my old trek which has a 1" threaded headtube and put in a threadless suspension fork, is there anything else I'd need to buy other than a new headset and stem?
http://njbike.tripod.com |
| Nope, except maybe a star fangled nut and spacers, and... | Fat-tire
Jun 14, 2002 6:35 PM | | top cap if the headset does not come with it (most do). |
| and one other thing..... | Dave in Md.
Jun 15, 2002 6:47 AM | | a Marzocchi(sp?) fork. I think they are the only mfr. still making a 1" steerer. |
| 2nd that "One other thing." nm | drsam
Jun 15, 2002 10:22 AM | | nm |
| V Brakes or cantilevers??? | næstep
Jun 15, 2002 10:42 AM | | If your bike is old enough that you still have center pull cantilever brakes, you'll need to upgrade to V brakes or a front disc. Unless, that is, you get your hands on a 1" suspension fork with a brake cable hanger on the brake arch, such as an old Judy or a RST281 (those are the two most common that I see).
I just made this switch on my wife's 1994 Trek 830. Turned out pretty nice. I chose a 1" Bomber from Phat Tire, a 1" FSA Orbit XLII stem (that does come with a Conix in place of a star nut & top cap), and a funky 40 degree rise stem with a shim to make it fit the 1" steerer.
I also replaced the XT V brakes (from an earlier upgrade) with a Formula Activa mechanical disc up front. It's a pretty kick-ass bike now, and the steel frame is going to last longer than I want it to.
Have fun! |
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