Hi all. New to the forum.
I have a Raleigh Maverick - at least, I think that what it is. I was given the bike as an old junker several years ago. I did a bit of work on it, including peeling off the main sticker as it was scruffy - an Im now not 100% certain what it was haha!
The bike has had a few little upgrades over the years, but I fancy changing the horrible quill stem in favor of an ahead - and heres the problem.
While the steering tube on the fork is indeed a 1" OD, it must have a fairly thick wall, as the quill OD is only 21.1mm! And I cant find an adapter to fit it.
Soo - Would a swap over to a threadless fork/headset be a workable option? The head tube is 30mm ID I think. Id quite fancy some suspension forks on it tbh!
Its a budget bike so wouldnt want to spend a lot - It would be against the whole ethos of the bike
Any advice on if its possible, and what probs might be encountered, or indeed anyone who's selling any of the appropriate bits would be most appreciated! Thanks!
Heres a pic of the bike...
I have a Raleigh Maverick - at least, I think that what it is. I was given the bike as an old junker several years ago. I did a bit of work on it, including peeling off the main sticker as it was scruffy - an Im now not 100% certain what it was haha!
The bike has had a few little upgrades over the years, but I fancy changing the horrible quill stem in favor of an ahead - and heres the problem.
While the steering tube on the fork is indeed a 1" OD, it must have a fairly thick wall, as the quill OD is only 21.1mm! And I cant find an adapter to fit it.
Soo - Would a swap over to a threadless fork/headset be a workable option? The head tube is 30mm ID I think. Id quite fancy some suspension forks on it tbh!
Its a budget bike so wouldnt want to spend a lot - It would be against the whole ethos of the bike
Any advice on if its possible, and what probs might be encountered, or indeed anyone who's selling any of the appropriate bits would be most appreciated! Thanks!
Heres a pic of the bike...