Anyone able to chase a thread onto 1 1/8 threadless steerer?

[dyna-ti]

not many people get to choose the way they die

I don't expect shark attack to be high on that list :?

 

[weeman_mtb]

Re:

Alloy steerer will likely have a thicker wall thickness so a standard quill stem won't fit inside.

To bore it out and cut a thread would be just be madness, there's a reason threaded steerers are steel.

 

[mdvineng]

I have an alloy steerer tube bike with threaded headset. Alan super record, survived so far since 1984

 

[weeman_mtb]

I have an alloy steerer tube bike with threaded headset. Alan super record, survived so far since 1984

I'd be keeping the wheelies to a minimum on that one :shock:

 

[mdvineng]

Yeah

 

[pigman]

I have an alloy steerer tube bike with threaded headset. Alan super record, survived so far since 1984

1. It was designed by qualified engineers to be so
2. Road bikes take less impact forces than MTB s

 

[mdvineng]

I'm a qualified design and research Engineer in Material Science at a University. I can happily decide if the tube is up to the job or not. Currently working on Light alloys for aerospace projects and two F1 projects.

Personally I would search out a threaded top crown assembly and swap out the stanchions etc or as firstly advised use a threadless HS. Pressing out the steerer can weaken the fit for the replacement steerer on occasions.