Convert from Threaded To Threadless Forks - 1 1/8 to 1 1/8 inch

I show how to convert a bike from a threaded fork to threadless fork. I explain the limitations of the conversion. In this video I convert from a 1 1/8" threaded fork to a 1 1/8" threadless fork. 1-1/8" threaded forks are known as oversized and are usually found on mountain bikes. The conversion involves replacing the fork, headset and stem. I install RockShox forks on a Trek 820 mountain bike that didn't originally have a front suspension. It's a nice upgrade for a vintage bike.

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[NikkiNexo]

This video popped up in my YouTube feed today and came at the perfect time. I'm converting a 1" threaded to a 1 and 1/8 Threadless on a Schwinn klunker project with BMX bars. Great video! This conversion is much easier than I anticipated. Thanks again.

[lifelong]

Amazed at the flow of process, and the sudden desire I have to tackle these projects, as I am about to get a vintage bike to enjoy, and perhaps do some upgrades on....The videos are wonderfully easy to follow.

[stitchilalu]

Absolutely love your videos. I hadnt seen this one before but I wanted to check your methods considering I am going to be putting some threadless forks on a few frames. I love that you dont use commercial tools. I use most of these methods myself. I don't have cups installed on the frames but loving that split metal tube for removing the cups, its just simple and brilliant. This kind of thing really allows bike building and maintenance to be accessible. Thank you, I really appreciate it

[Mtbmx_evolution]

Probably This is Best Bike Youtube Chanel !!

[smiff]

Greetings from the UK. Thank you so much for this my friend. I have watched quite a few video's concerning changing to a threadless headset but they were in no way as good as your video. You explained everything so that even an old fart like me could understand how to do this task. Keep up the excellent work. Once again thank you.

[AindriuMacGiollaEoin]

I'm going to change my old MTB from 1 inch threaded to 1 inch threadless, this video helped a lot

[schrodingerthecat]

6 years after you posted this video helped me out upgrading my old GT mountain bike. Thank you!

[williamthornton]

I just wanna say thank you so much for making your videos. This one specifically and the headset cup remove tool and press tool helped me tremendously and my build is now complete. Your the best man

[tobins]

Hint and tip, a socket or 2 in the headtube that fits without binding inside can greatly assist in keeping the all-thread centered.

[supamadevu]

Love the elbow grease and Flintstone tech used, exactly what I need for my (not sure yet) next project. Love when I can do the job without spending in expensives one time use tools. Thanks again.

[DMGamer_PC]

Genuinely thought that because I was going from 1 1/8 threaded to 1 1/8 threadless I could use the same pieces... Didn't realize until I had everything ready that I had no way to tighten down the caps for the bearings x3
Thank you for the informational video; also realizing I need to hit up my local hardware store so I can jury rig some press/impact tools with some threaded rods and washers. Love to see homemade tools perform as well as custom ones!

[matrixracing]

I Found a Old Roadmaster Steel Frame With Everything On It and I Put my Suntour XCT Fork On It and Then I Went Mountain Biking! ThankYou For The Tutorial!

[fceuropa]

Answered 90% of my questions in the first 2 minutes. RJ you have amazing presentation skills. Nothing missed, nothing extra. Love it.

[TheAugiedoggie]

AWSOME video! I have a Trek 970 I am converting to a Trekking bike and want to update to threadless head set. You just showed me how to do this. On a side note I started cycling in the mid 80's and learned to do my own maintenance on my 7 bikes (all Treks). Your grip trick using alcohol was cool. I used to use women's hair spray which also acted as a glue when dried holding the grip in place. I have subscribed to your video's which will help me build this bike. Thanks!!

[BlackJacketWasp]

Thanks for yet another definitive tutorial. As always, I am grateful that I don't have to do a trial-and-error.

[SonnetGomes]

Thank you so much. This is a very helpful video. If not for this video, I would have probably had the headset reversed. Glad I found this video. Can't thank you enough for how immensely for all you do and how helpful all your videos are. Thank you!

[victorlozada]

Thanks for the video simply and perfectly explained, in my personal opinion I prefer a threadless fork because transform your bike completely and give a fresh look thanks again for the video and God bless you

[TekDristan]

Good information, as always. I tend to shy away from bikes with threaded headsets. Now I know how to change it if need be.

[cristianomoreira]

Man congrats for this video, serious.
For monts i seach for some solution for the problem of my old bike and on the Brazil don't find nothing too easy like this on your video!
I'm glad for this channel exist and in this moment i will order my solution on the amazon lol!
Hug from Brazil!

[GrizzlyLA]

Seems, pretty straight forward. You and others got me inspired. Bought three frames today, and hopefully I can build at least one bike.