Forks - Threaded / Threadless

[FrizzleFried]

OK... it's quite apparent that newer forks and more prevalent forks are threadless...

...is there any pluses or minuses with going threadless?

Can a threaded frame be converted to use threadless forks? What is that process (if so)?

 

[Chainlube]

OK... it's quite apparent that newer forks and more prevalent forks are threadless...

...is there any pluses or minuses with going threadless?

Can a threaded frame be converted to use threadless forks? What is that process (if so)?

All frames are threadless. The forks are either held down with a big nut or clamp. Threaded forks are better for setting the preload on the bearings.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

The Schwinn Sidewinder frame size is designed for someone no taller than 5'10" tall; I'm 6'2". The threadless forks allowed me to raise the height of the handlebars by 7" so I now ride in an upright position.

 

[FrizzleFried]

So what would I need in order to use threadless forks on a frame that typically uses threaded forks? My apologies... I've never disassembled threadless forks... so I'm unaware. Is the gooseneck different on threadless setups? Will I need a different gooseneck?

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Maybe this video will help.

 

[FrizzleFried]

Looks like I would also need a new gooseneck.

Bummer.

>sigh<

Back to the drawing board... it seems.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Looks like I would also need a new gooseneck.

Bummer.

>sigh<

Back to the drawing board... it seems.

Welcome to the world of "trial and error"...lol.

 

[FrizzleFried]

I do try to "measure twice then cut once"... hence all the questions before I make any decisions.