fork question

tas1978 said:

I've got a 99 GT road bike with a threaded carbon-aluminum steer tube-fork. Is there a big advantage to switching to a threadless fork? I was thinking something along the lines of the Performance Forte Axis Pro. Thanks in advance for your advice.

No, unless you go all CF with a new bar and stem to save weight.A threaded HS does exactly the same job as threadless.AFWIW, I don't think your threaded steerer is aluminum.

I like the threadless set-up better because you can adjust and tighten your headset with standard allen wrenches, which you can easily carry with you when riding. the threaded style headsets require the large, awkward flat wrenches. I don't think I'd switch just for that reason alone but it's something to consider. The "old" threaded set-up does allow you to adjust your stem height without playing with spacers.

meehs said:

I like the threadless set-up better because you can adjust and tighten your headset with standard allen wrenches, which you can easily carry with you when riding. the threaded style headsets require the large, awkward flat wrenches. I don't think I'd switch just for that reason alone but it's something to consider. The "old" threaded set-up does allow you to adjust your stem height without playing with spacers.

How often does one need to adjust a headset while riding?

SDL said:

How often does one need to adjust a headset while riding ?

Not on the recommended list .

SDL said:

How often does one need to adjust a headset while riding?

If your headset is adjusted right to begin with, virtually never. But it can happen. Besides it's easier to adjust a threadless headset in the garage too (in my opinion).

boudreaux said:

Not on the recommended list .

Huh? If you notice play in your headset while your out riding or on a biking trip, it's pretty simple to tighten it up. Would take you maybe a minute?

meehs said:

Huh? If you notice play in your headset while your out riding or on a biking trip, it's pretty simple to tighten it up. Would take you maybe a minute?

You should not attempt this stunt while riding the bike.And ,yes we're playing word games here.

boudreaux said:

You should not attempt this stunt while [ b] riding [/b] the bike.And ,yes we're playing word games here.

Ahhh, yes. Sorry bourdreaux (and SDL too if that's what you meant). I missed the play on words. True, one shouldn't try adjusting one's headset while riding the bike! :o My brain's evidently not firing on all cylinders. I'm glad it's Friday!