Quill stem adapter
Hello, I have a Colnago Master X-Light which (I think) has a 1 1/8" headset. I'd really like to use a quill stem on it though. Is there some sort of adapter I can use to fit something like this http://www.hubjub.co.uk/nitto/nittotnomzm.htm to my bike ?
Thanks in advance.
Sandy
Thanks in advance.
Sandy
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Why. They are nowhere near as stiff and are more difficult to fit bars to.
You are unlikely to find any way of fitting to a 1 1/8" steerer which would probably use a 'Ahead' style of headset anyway. Quill can only be fitted to a threaded steerer (without a lot of bodging).0 -
The current Master X-Light takes a 1" threadless (A-head) headset.
To use a quill stem you'd have to get the fork steerer threaded so you could use a threaded headset. You'd need to speak to a framebuilder about this.
Your best bet is probably to stick with the threadless setup and go with the Nitto UI-5GX stem and Nitto noodle bars.
Alternatively, you can use any 1,1/8" stem with a shim to fit the 1" steerer.Alex0 -
Thanks for the informed advice.
Reason for wanting to use a quill stem is purely for aesthetics.
Getting the frame threaded is probably more trouble than its worth. Appreciate the advice though.
Sandy0