Threadless Forks

[jerrykr]

Can somebody please explain to me about threadless forks.

I'm kind of interested in this chopper style for my late model Huffy Cranbrook balloon tired frame.

http://www.bikeworldusa.com/product_inf ... ba4a417798

Will it fit? Seems like I would need to order additional parts to go with the fork for the frame, or will some of the parts from the stock fork worK?

Do I need a different handlebar stem?

I was originally thinking of a chromed springer, but what's this "threadless" thing all about?

Sorry to be so clueless, but I'm reading and learning.

Thanks!

 

[user 135]

You will need a stem like this
http://www.bikeworldusa.com/product_inf ... ba4a417798

And a threadless headset
http://www.bikeworldusa.com/product_inf ... ba4a417798

Then you will need to cut the fork to proper length
http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=111

and install the headset and adjust
http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=65

The Park tool site is pretty complicated but the pictures are good.

 

[jerrykr]

cman,

Thank you so much!

This is such a good place and great helpful people.

 

[karfer67]

yep your frame should be intended for a 1" steer fork so you are good to go along with the other parts mentioned.

 

[Pinche]

The only problem with 1" threadless forks is that the selection of them isn't the biggest to choose from. I went threadless with my BSA and was lucky enough to find a decent carbon fork for it. My Elgin straight bar frame build will be going threadless also. Though I using my original headset. If you have access to a 1" drill bit or someone who can drill out the threads then you can use the original headset and save a few bucks. Only thing is a lot of chrome headsets are hardened steel and are a nightmare to bore out. The stock one that came on the Elgin was a breeze to drill out. The original headset on the BSA was chromed hardened steel and wouldn't give up anything. My maintenance guy at work didn't want to risk damaging a 1" drill bit which are kinda pricey. Just another option.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

jerrykr,
You may consider this threaded unit from Choppers US. It's more expensive, but you could keep your existing headset/stem, etc....plus they are awesome guys to work with.
http://www.choppersus.com/store/product/834/Fork-Cruiser-Threaded-1"-CP/

Good luck!
Dr. T

 

[jerrykr]

Thank you Dr. T.

I really appreciate it!