Need a little help (super noob)!

[crump582]

I am going to order an Electra Coaster 1 from the LBS... couple things I want to change right off the bat, but I'm not sure how to go about it.

#1 is the front end, starting with the fork/ headset/ and stem.

I want to put this fork on it:
http://www.choppersus.com/store/product/101/Fork-Cruiser-Thrdls-1-1-8"-BK/

They only have those forks for a threadless headset and the bike has a 1 inch threaded headset. I'm pretty sure changing the headset is no big deal, but I'm not sure what to get to replace it with.

Can someone show me a link for the headset I need and a stem for that fork? I am planning on using a pretty flat bar with no rise.

Thanks folks!

 

[el_borracho]

You said the bike has a 1" headtube?
http://www.choppersus.com/store/product ... s-1%22-BK/
Alan has them in 1" threadless and threaded. Mention that you are a member on this site and he'll give you a discount.
1" threadless headsets are available through them as well.You'll also need a threadless stem.
http://www.choppersus.com/store/product ... -1%22-BLK/

 

[crump582]

The Electra has a threaded headset and that fork says it is for a threadless... both are 1 inch though.

So if I just get that 12.99 headset I can switch it out?

 

[el_borracho]

Yes. As long as the frame takes a 1" fork,fork is 1" threadless,and the headset is a 1" threadless. You will need to switch to a threadless stem as well.
If you've never done one search on youtube. They have how to video's that will walk you through it.