Originally Posted by
prooftheory
The disk brake will be way more of a hassle than getting long calipers. Converting it to fixed isn't going to make it magically less heavy or clunky but if it fits and has horizontal dropouts it may be worth trying.
I figured the change in wheels will lighten it up and make it feel a little more agile, and I'll be switching the double chainring to a single with new crank arms to drop some more weight; I have a new stem and some kalloy handlebars (I'm planning a fairly large overhaul). Basically everything on it is steel, stock, and heavy, so even a slight upgrade should drop the weight class down.
It has semi-horizontal dropouts. Any recommendations on long reach caliper brakes?