Threadless or threaded headset

Yeah, that's really a stock quill stem.

Fail.

it's not even a stock a-head stem.
epic fail

hey guys

I'm new to this forum and I've been riding a fixed gear conversion (an old CILO frame) for about a year now. Now I'm planning on buying an actual "track" frame (I know it's not a genuine track geometry, but still...) - either the IRO Angus (http://www.irocycle.com/angusframeset.aspx) or the Mark V Pro (http://www.irocycle.com/markvproframeset.aspx)

now as far as I can see the only real difference between the two is the headset - it's either 1" threaded (Angus) or 1 1/8 threadless. The rest is the same: steel, price, et cetera

now I'm sort of not sure which one to pick - even after reading this thread. What can you guys recommend? I don't do tricks (also not planning on starting), I use my conversion mainly for commuting and little rides in the evening every now and then (<20 miles)

so - any recommendations?

cheers,

frank
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1.1/8" ahead > 1" threaded

I'd go for the mark V pro. The only reason to go for the threaded set-up is the vintage look.

who do you love more, mun or dad?

right so it's just a matter of taste then? nothing like threadless headsets are cheaper, or you can fit a wider range of different bars, etc?

because if it really is just a matter of taste, I think I'm getting the threaded one - threadless headsets just look too chunky I think

right so it's just a matter of taste then? nothing like threadless headsets are cheaper, or you can fit a wider range of different bars, etc?

because if it really is just a matter of taste, I think I'm getting the threaded one - threadless headsets just look too chunky I think

No. 1 1/8" threadless headsets are a lot stiffer, and in lighter. They also are more widely availible, and have a more standardized clamp size. So are easier to live with. As Hippy pointed out, headset adjustment on a ahead set-up requires a couple of allen keys (found on nearly all multi tools). Yet headset adjustment on a threadless set-up requires a (preferably two) bloody great big spanner.

Havin said that, I have a quill set-up on my fixed. But only because thats what aesthetically suits the frame.

1.1/8" ahead > 1" threaded

right so it's just a matter of taste then? nothing like threadless headsets are cheaper, or you can fit a wider range of different bars, etc?

because if it really is just a matter of taste, I think I'm getting the threaded one - threadless headsets just look too chunky I think

No. Did you even read any of this discussion?

Threadless, 1 1/8th Aheadsets etc are far superior in every aspect.

If you want the quill look though, don't let this stop you buying one.

it's like shoelaces vs. velcro

who do you love more, mun or dad?

it's like shoelaces vs. velcro

beach or montain
red wine or white wine
blonde or brunette

who do you love more, mun or dad?

your mum.

it's like shoelaces vs. velcro

velcro for the under 6 and cycling shoes. laces all other times.

beach or montain

beach

red wine or white wine

un-molested fresh grapes.

blonde or brunette

redheads, duh...

and threadless of course. threaded headsets should fuck off along with square taper for their rubbishness in every respect (except they look more normal{not necesarily better though} on old steel frames).

threadless all the way

definitely threadless

You don't normaly get to pick. The frameset will dictate the headset you can use.

You don't normaly get to pick. The frameset will dictate the headset you can use.

usually true, but he wrote:

planning on buying an actual "track" frame (I know it's not a genuine track geometry, but still...) - either the IRO Angus (http://www.irocycle.com/angusframeset.aspx) or the Mark V Pro (http://www.irocycle.com/markvproframeset.aspx)

and if you take a look at the specs youll see that really the only difference seems to be threaded or threadless

I'm an ex-MTBer, so I'm kinda tempted to stick with threadless, would I be right in thinking it is much easier to install a threadless headset?

I'm an ex-MTBer, so I'm kinda tempted to stick with threadless, would I be right in thinking it is much easier to install a threadless headset?

No.

They are pretty much the same.

^ +1