Can you use a threaded steerer with an Aheadset

[robadub]

Excuse my ignorance on the matter

:?:

 

[The History Man]

I do. Not an issue. Shimmed 1" steerer with 1 1/8 stem with threadless headset and also threaded

 

[jimo746]

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I have done in the past, probably not ideal but I never had any problems with it.

You can get threaded to aheadstem adapters which would be a good solution (quill part bolts into the threaded forks and the top of the adapter is smooth to allow fitment of an aheadstem). You need to use an a headset though.

 

[robadub]

What do the adapters do? I was thinking the only issue would be clamping of the stem onto the threaded part of the steerer? I take it I'm wrong there then?

 

[Johnboy]

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This kind of thing, I have used them a couple of times. You can get them in various sizes, not essential though.

 

[mattr]

An ahead stem relies on friction began the steerer and the inner diameter of the stem.
Clamping on to a threaded diameter will change the properties of the joint. It may or may not be a problem. The stem might move, it might crack (look at all those stress risers!) it might work perfectly for 20 years.

FWIW, I'd be fairly happy doing it with a nice solid stem, on a moderately heavyweight pair of forks. A 100 gram stem and a pair of lightweight or exotic forks, I'd either use an extender or the proper set up.