road to cyclo?

[darthur]

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.

[Tmax1]

...add some knobby tires and go. ~jg

[Sawtooth]

Need more info on your road bike. Could be there is not sufficient clearance for knobbies.

[darthur]

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]

check out my FAQ: http://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2005/09/cyclocross-frequently-asked-questions.html

also, here is a road bike I converted:
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/1251/1759/1600/PICT1030.jpg
http://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2006/09/my-singlespeed-cx-done-for-now.html

[Tequila Joe]

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