Dumb Newbie Question - RE Securing Forks?

[NewbieAM]

Hi,

This may sound dumb and obvious but how do threadless forks actually stay secured to the frame without a thread?

If i am being really dumb please do not hesitate to tell me?

regards,
NewbieAM-England

[cyclerUK]

The fork is secured using the stem mount.
The headset bearing "pressure" is set by the top cap bolt.
Then the whole lot is secured with the stem bolts.

See:- http://bikeride.com/adjust-threadless-headset/
and this: http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=65

[NewbieAM]

Hi cyclerUK,

Thanks for those links i have see both now and are v informative thanks,

regards,
NewbieAM-England