threadless/threaded
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rub_my_crank at 06.19.10 - 4:00 pm
Hey guys i have a newb question i know but i need some help, what is a quick and easy way of finding out whether or not i have threaded headset, i got my bike my one and only bike built for me about 4 years ago and i cant remember for the life of me what kind of headset system im working wtih. id really appreciate any advise or help.!
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Threadless=Two Allen bolts inserted horizontally through back of stem.
Threaded=Single Allen bolt placed vertically down the stem and into the fork, tightened.
About as simple as I could put it.
bentstrider06.19.10 - 4:09 pm
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Even more info, if you need it, courtesy of good old Sheldon Brown:
http://sheldonbrown.com/headsets.html
angle06.19.10 - 6:48 pm
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