darthur
08-22-06, 12:45 AM
is it possible to convert my single speed road bike into somewhat of a cyclocross bike? i really jsut want to make it easier to go off road a little. and im a little light in the wallet area btw.
Cyclocross - road to cyclo?
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Tmax1
08-28-06, 05:20 AM
...add some knobby tires and go. ~jg
Sawtooth
08-28-06, 09:20 AM
Need more info on your road bike. Could be there is not sufficient clearance for knobbies.
darthur
08-28-06, 11:00 AM
its a track bike form the little 500 at indiana university. ill just have to take it to the LBS. but knobbies would be all i need?
jeremyb
09-03-06, 02:05 AM
check out my FAQ: http://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2005/09/cyclocross-frequently-asked-questions.html
also, here is a road bike I converted:
http://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2006/09/my-singlespeed-cx-done-for-now.html
also, here is a road bike I converted:
http://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2006/09/my-singlespeed-cx-done-for-now.html
Tequila Joe
09-03-06, 10:22 AM
I'm into my Road bike conversion to CX build for about $50 so far. (Including bike) See link below.
I've removed the 53 inch chainring since the pictures and have a line one some bar end shifters for $15. The only future investment might be a CX fork with Canti brakes. I've seen some used ones on eBay go for +/-$30
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=221616
I've removed the 53 inch chainring since the pictures and have a line one some bar end shifters for $15. The only future investment might be a CX fork with Canti brakes. I've seen some used ones on eBay go for +/-$30
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=221616