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Old 10-30-08, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by akcapbikeforums
Does anyone have pics or diagrams that would illustrate the difference between threadless and quill?
Threadless:



Quill:



Both on track bikes. There was about 150 g weight savings, but the quill bike was not using the lightest stuff. The bigger benefit was the more rigid handlebar--almost like a traditional steel bar/stem but at least a pound lighter.
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