Fixing Your Cockpit With a Quill to Threadless Stem Converter
I recently picked up a 90s steel frame and realized the easiest way to modernize it was by grabbing a quill to threadless stem converter so I could run modern bars. If you've ever spent an afternoon scouring eBay for vintage handlebars only to realize they're all way too narrow or have a weirdly deep drop that hurts your back, you know exactly why these little metal adapters are such a lifesaver. It's one of those parts that feels like a bit of a "cheat code" for bike restoration. You get to keep that classic, skinny-tubed frame you love, but you gain the ability to use basically any stem and handlebar combo on the market today. ...