need help pace rc36 pro class 2 ahead steerer

[ukbaldy]

hi
i have just got some pace rc36 pro class 2 with 1" ahead steerer
and i have an old orange clockwork that uses the threaded system
can anybody tell me what i need to do to be able to use my new forks with my old bike.

i have looked around a few boards and am totaly confused

any advise will be greatfully received.

thanks

 

[robadub]

get a threaded steerer that matches your headtube/forks ?

 

[technodup]

Sell your forks. Buy threaded forks.

Job done.

 

[bryan555]

Hi Baldy, and welcome

You need a threaded steerer for your forks.
You could try here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43194

I might even have a threaded Pace steerer I could swap (I'll check the man cave). What length do you require, and what length do you have?

 

[ukbaldy]

hi
thanks for the info

i dont have the new forks yet they are still in the post

the steerer length on the advert said 120+ which should be ok for me even if i need an extender.

but as they are rc36 pro class2 i dont think i can get the steerer out.
once they arrive i'll check.

but if not can't i just buy a 1inch threadless headset and new stem?

sorry for my ignorance but i thought this would by quiet a good 1st diy project

thanks in advance for your help

 

[robadub]

but as they are rc36 pro class2 i dont think i can get the steerer out.
once they arrive i'll check.

http://www.goatsurfer.com/pace_forks.html

have a look on that website, i think you should be alright swapping the steerer depending on which model of rc63 pro's you have

 

[justbackdated]

Unfortunately Pro Class 2 forks were the first of the pressed-in steerer jobs that Pace produced.

There is not really a successful[read: safe] way to swop these steerers so the best bet is to sort a threadless 'Aheadset' and clamp on stem as you say

 

[ukbaldy]

thanks all for input and help
i am going to try the aheadset and stem route and see how i get on
cheers