| Re: Threaded versus threadless headset
"Hjalmar Duklæt" <hjalmar.duklat@telenor.com> a écrit dans le message de
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> Hi,
> What's the advantage of a threadless headset over an oldfashioned threaded
> one? Is the threaded one stiffer/lighter? Would it improve my riding in
any
> way going from threaded to threadless?
> Hjalmar
>
>
No difference at all as far as riding is concerned. Differences are in
construction, cost, flexibility and durability.
- With threadless headset, the manufacturer may manufacture a very long for
and cut or (or have it cut by the LBS) to the required length. Less
inventory.
- Threaded is nicer. Highly subjective, but it's more gracious on a nice
road or touring bike.
- Threadless headset is less adjustable. With threaded, one may slide in and
out the quill to raise handlebars; with threadless, you need to move spacers
around (not as nice) or use an adjustable quill, which also change the
reach.
- In theory, threadless is lighter. But if you get a stem with any kind of
adjustability, you forego any weight gain.
- Threadless is easier to fix on the road as you don't need to carry a
cumbersome headset tool.
- With threadless, there is one less joint to crack. So if you hear
handlebar noise, it's easier to find.
- A threadless headset is stronger, but I think it's much more due to the
fact typical threadless is 1 1/8" whereas threaded is 1" in nominal
diametre. The added strength is more important for off-road riding than
on-road riding. Threaded headsets worked for many years on road and touring
without problems, however.
Michel
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