Quill stem fork
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PedalUma
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You will need to go threadless. I cannot visualize another way for a front suspension fork.
I just installed a Chris Kin headset on an old formally quill stem bike. This one happens to be a non-suspension fork from Surly. But it is the same idea. Then I installed the Surly handle bar after cutting the fork to fit the build. Hit zoom to look more closely.
I just installed a Chris Kin headset on an old formally quill stem bike. This one happens to be a non-suspension fork from Surly. But it is the same idea. Then I installed the Surly handle bar after cutting the fork to fit the build. Hit zoom to look more closely.
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kmccune
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Looks good, might consider that, it already has a rudimentary suspension fork on it, thanks.
There were 1" threaded steerer suspension forks made in the first half of the 90s--I have a little-used RockShox Judy from 1996 I would sell, but it uses a 107mm headtube. It takes a standard 22.2mm quill stem. Also have a very nice Marzocchi suspension fork with 1" threadless steerer I'd sell.
In the 90s there were also fatter-quill stems made for threaded 1.125" steerers, and even some fat-quill stems made for 1.25" threaded steerers--all rare now and worth avoiding unless you needed one for a fork you already have.
Search ebay for 1" / one inch suspension forks and see if you find one you like, but you're likely to find it in threadless form, as PedalUma suggests. Get a 1" fork you feel is an upgrade over the rudimentary one it has, and then get a stem to match it (probably a threadless stem). You will need a threadless steerer to be significantly longer than a threaded steerer that would fit, so measure your frame and desired bar height so you know what to look for.
In the 90s there were also fatter-quill stems made for threaded 1.125" steerers, and even some fat-quill stems made for 1.25" threaded steerers--all rare now and worth avoiding unless you needed one for a fork you already have.
Search ebay for 1" / one inch suspension forks and see if you find one you like, but you're likely to find it in threadless form, as PedalUma suggests. Get a 1" fork you feel is an upgrade over the rudimentary one it has, and then get a stem to match it (probably a threadless stem). You will need a threadless steerer to be significantly longer than a threaded steerer that would fit, so measure your frame and desired bar height so you know what to look for.
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kmccune
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Thank you, Man, this quest is really a learning experience, I have acquired the handlebar I like and an upgrade Quill stem, now I am waiting for the "rack battery" that little bike has little "real estate" so I hope to grow it a bit and see how it turns out. I always try to get components that will work and if I do not like I can pass it on, sold a Kid a Bafang Hub motor for peanuts( He never paid either at least He paid the postage-hope it does Him some good)
These cheap builds are teaching Me a lot, next time I buy( after the "Maverick" or "Cyber truck") its going to be a true car replacement. Keep up the good work and share your knowledge and experience-Kevin
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