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I'm trying to fit a 1 1/8" stem to an old style fork (the type that has had a quill stem inserted into the steerer tube). Any idea how I do it? I guess I need an adapter of sorts.
Absolutely correct, all the right words too. Whack "quill adapter" into google and you're off! 😀
what he said and work fine but a hefty weight penalty for what it is
Wait! I have such an adapter brand new unused you can have for postage. Mail in profile...
i have one on my old 93 clockwork pub/ shopper bike. my days of 0degree 125mm stems are over so i used one to put a shorter more upright 1 1/8 stem that i had knocking around on it for pub and campervan duties. downsides are it's heavy and another potential flex/ wobble interface. don't think i'd have one on a serious bike if that makes sense.
if only i could get some 1" threadless steerer forks with a disc mount for a bargain price.... black if poss...