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The meaning of "quill" stems and pedals
I have always wondered why traditional stems and pedals were called
"quill" stems and pedals. Then, I found out in the yahoo dictionary that the definitions are : 1. The hollow stemlike main shaft of a feather. Also called calamus. ... 8. A hollow shaft that rotates on a solid shaft when gears are engaged. Thus, it seems that according to (8) any pedals are "quill" pedals (except perhaps M2 racer pedals). I am still not sure about stems, though. If the term actually fits the definition then I would think that any stem would be a "quill" stem. Is this correct ?? - Don Gillies San Diego, CA |
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The meaning of "quill" stems and pedals
Donald Gillies wrote:
I have always wondered why traditional stems and pedals were called "quill" stems and pedals. Then, I found out in the yahoo dictionary that the definitions are : 1. The hollow stemlike main shaft of a feather. Also called calamus. ... 8. A hollow shaft that rotates on a solid shaft when gears are engaged. Thus, it seems that according to (8) any pedals are "quill" pedals (except perhaps M2 racer pedals). I am still not sure about stems, though. If the term actually fits the definition then I would think that any stem would be a "quill" stem. Is this correct ?? - Don Gillies San Diego, CA Wouldn't know about the pedals, but the fixed part of the tube on the stem is tapered and somewhat resembles the end of a quill pen. |
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The meaning of "quill" stems and pedals
Donald Gillies writes:
I have always wondered why traditional stems and pedals were called "quill" stems and pedals. Then, I found out in the yahoo dictionary that the definitions are : 1. The hollow stemlike main shaft of a feather. Also called calamus. ... 8. A hollow shaft that rotates on a solid shaft when gears are engaged. Thus, it seems that according to (8) any pedals are "quill" pedals (except perhaps M2 racer pedals). I am still not sure about stems, though. If the term actually fits the definition then I would think that any stem would be a "quill" stem. Is this correct ?? I think the word is derived from a hollow shaft, particularly an expandable one. Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary: # 1 a (1) : a bobbin, spool, or spindle on which filling yarn is wound # (2) : a hollow shaft often surrounding another shaft and used in # various mechanical devices b : a roll of dried bark cinnamon quills Jobst Brandt |
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Donald Gillies wrote:
I have always wondered why traditional stems and pedals were called "quill" stems and pedals. Then, I found out in the yahoo dictionary that the definitions are : 1. The hollow stemlike main shaft of a feather. Also called calamus. ... 8. A hollow shaft that rotates on a solid shaft when gears are engaged. Thus, it seems that according to (8) any pedals are "quill" pedals (except perhaps M2 racer pedals). I am still not sure about stems, though. If the term actually fits the definition then I would think that any stem would be a "quill" stem. Is this correct ?? - Don Gillies San Diego, CA Live & learn... I always thought it was because the angular "beak" that goes inside the steerer tube resembled the point of the old writing implement, a "quill pen". http://www.onlyinhouston.org/attachm...Pen%20scan.jpg rsquared |
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rsquared wrote:
Donald Gillies wrote: I have always wondered why traditional stems and pedals were called "quill" stems and pedals. Then, I found out in the yahoo dictionary that the definitions are : 1. The hollow stemlike main shaft of a feather. Also called calamus. ... 8. A hollow shaft that rotates on a solid shaft when gears are engaged. Thus, it seems that according to (8) any pedals are "quill" pedals (except perhaps M2 racer pedals). I am still not sure about stems, though. If the term actually fits the definition then I would think that any stem would be a "quill" stem. Is this correct ?? - Don Gillies San Diego, CA Live & learn... I always thought it was because the angular "beak" that goes inside the steerer tube resembled the point of the old writing implement, a "quill pen". http://www.onlyinhouston.org/attachm...Pen%20scan.jpg rsquared That was always my take on it too. And the quill pedal is the one with the outside "beak" (often as annoying as a porcupine quill to those with wide feet.) and is usually the main difference between "Road" and "Track" clip and strap pedals. Marcus |
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The meaning of "quill" stems and pedals
Two different things...
On a stem, it's the "classic" stem with a tube that goes down inside the fork's steering tube. On (old) pedals like from the 80s and before, the ones with toe clips and straps, the "quill" was a raised portion on the outside of the pedal cage where it curved around (one-piece cages) - that is, opposite the crank end. It supposedly held and supported the foot. In reality, it limited how wide a foot you could have. Those with wide feet either cut the silly thing off or they used "track" pedals. Donald Gillies wrote: I have always wondered why traditional stems and pedals were called "quill" stems and pedals. Then, I found out in the yahoo dictionary that the definitions are : 1. The hollow stemlike main shaft of a feather. Also called calamus. ... 8. A hollow shaft that rotates on a solid shaft when gears are engaged. Thus, it seems that according to (8) any pedals are "quill" pedals (except perhaps M2 racer pedals). I am still not sure about stems, though. If the term actually fits the definition then I would think that any stem would be a "quill" stem. Is this correct ?? - Don Gillies San Diego, CA |
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On 15 Mar 2006 12:32:12 -0800, "rsquared" wrote:
Live & learn... I always thought it was because the angular "beak" that goes inside the steerer tube resembled the point of the old writing implement, a "quill pen". Those angular things are pretty new on the quill stem scene, it always used to be a slit up the side of the tube plus a circular expander wedge. Jasper |
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On Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:22:14 GMT, Jasper Janssen
wrote: Those angular things are pretty new on the quill stem scene, it always used to be a slit up the side of the tube plus a circular expander wedge. Even on low-cost bikes? JT **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visit http://www.jt10000.com **************************** |
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Jasper Janssen wrote:
On 15 Mar 2006 12:32:12 -0800, "rsquared" wrote: Live & learn... I always thought it was because the angular "beak" that goes inside the steerer tube resembled the point of the old writing implement, a "quill pen". Those angular things are pretty new on the quill stem scene, it always used to be a slit up the side of the tube plus a circular expander wedge. Where have you been? Haven't seen you posting lately. -- Phil, Squid-in-Training |
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