Can you put old school forks on a more modern frame that had bigger forks diameter if I swap the old school forks too? Aka are the bearings the same size etc for a straight swap? Cheers
The bearings aren’t the same size for the swap. You would need some kind of bearing cup reducer for it. If it’s set up intergraded (no bearing cups) there might not be any way to do it.
Partly, yes. You can’t put a 1-1/8” fork in frame that takes a 1” fork. Yet, you can put a 1” fork through a frame that takes a 1-1/8” fork via headset adapters.
New forks are not threaded, so if you used a quill stem in it there would be no way to hold the fork from falling out. Plus most new forks have the star bolt welded into the fork so there would be now way of even getting a quill down it.
Quill stems are stronger and easier to work with actually I've snapped theadless forks and bent the stem as for threaded I've never bent broke or had any problems with them except having a loose stem but I bailed on a 30 ft drop and it landed on the bars and still run that stem and it snapped the right side of the bars clean off and folded the seatpost but the stem is perfectly fine I've landed sideways with threadless and broke the fork at the top if anything the threadless is lighter by a few ounces
I don't really know the cause for the push for threadless forks. I've noticed with heavy front end movement the tend to come lose. I have not had that issue with a threaded fork. Not even once.
My bike looks new with i believe a cassette and the stem has a bolt in the middle and the part that holds the handle bars arent up and down they are side to side
I have a question but need go email the question because the bike I have is a 80's BMX bike and I'm having trouble remove the stem from the fork.
What's difficulty are you having with it? No need for E-mails. I can help you here.
If you have a quill stem can you buy a new Modern stem and put it on a bike that had a quill stem?
Simpler question, can ya swap from threadless back to threaded just by changing the forks and gooseneck?
I like the old one, I can make stem higher for comfortable riding 😁
Yeah but it can't hold alot
Can you put old school forks on a more modern frame that had bigger forks diameter if I swap the old school forks too?
Aka are the bearings the same size etc for a straight swap?
Cheers
The bearings aren’t the same size for the swap. You would need some kind of bearing cup reducer for it. If it’s set up intergraded (no bearing cups) there might not be any way to do it.
Can you put a modern stem on and old bmx bike so can you put the black stem on a bike with the silver stem
No most likely not.
Excellent odd-ball part made easy
I'm gonna say the modern stem will hold alot better.
That could be the case.
Do u miss your old channel?
no, not one bit.
Can i use a modern stem for my old fork?
Modern stems fit 1 1/8th steer tubes. Older threaded forks have a 1 inch steer tube. I don't think it would work.
Ok thanks
So do I need to change forks?
That's up to you.
Its depends on frame?
Partly, yes. You can’t put a 1-1/8” fork in frame that takes a 1” fork. Yet, you can put a 1” fork through a frame that takes a 1-1/8” fork via headset adapters.
I bought a modern stem for a bike with a old school stem would i be able to put the modern stem on or not?
Most likely not. A modern stem is meant for a thread-less steer tube 1-1/8 in diameter. The modern stem will be too big for the steer tube.
Is there a way for me to install a gyro systen on my bike with the quill stem? Please help, I don't know how to do it aha
You have to get a gyro for a one inch threaded fork. There is some TH-cam videos on how to install them. I might end up making one eventually.
Hi you know how older bmx have the shaft /tube thing can it be removed?
Depending on the stem it sometimes can be. There was some companies that put out a couple like that in the eighties, but they were rare sight.
Can you use a quill stem with newer forks and vis versa?
New forks are not threaded, so if you used a quill stem in it there would be no way to hold the fork from falling out. Plus most new forks have the star bolt welded into the fork so there would be now way of even getting a quill down it.
Quill stems are stronger and easier to work with actually I've snapped theadless forks and bent the stem as for threaded I've never bent broke or had any problems with them except having a loose stem but I bailed on a 30 ft drop and it landed on the bars and still run that stem and it snapped the right side of the bars clean off and folded the seatpost but the stem is perfectly fine I've landed sideways with threadless and broke the fork at the top if anything the threadless is lighter by a few ounces
I don't really know the cause for the push for threadless forks. I've noticed with heavy front end movement the tend to come lose. I have not had that issue with a threaded fork. Not even once.
How to keep my quill stem from wobbling i cant find any solution...
Many things can cause that. I’d star at with tightening it up.
@@assortedproductions6083 its already tighten but still moves
Tighten it up and a dab of Blue loctite. It fixed the profile stem wobble on my Super Goose.
Thanks mate helped me out A lot!
You’re welcome man!
Modern bmx but differnt tube HELP ME PLZ
I’m going to need a little more information to help you.
My bike looks new with i believe a cassette and the stem has a bolt in the middle and the part that holds the handle bars arent up and down they are side to side
Like the thing that clamps the handle bars is in the front
It doesn't look super new but it is to new to be a bike from the 90s or early 2000s
It sounds like you have a front load stem. You should be able to remove your bars though. I would need a visual to help you out.
In most of South africa you will find old school bikes