please post pics of conversions

[gator1gear]

I have an old Trek 300 that I would like to convert to a cyclocross bike, I'm looking for ideas (other than go buy a cross frame). Would you guys post pics of some of the conversions you've done? Thanks a bunch!

[JimmyMack]

This is a frame set that I found during my last curbside pickup. It's not race worthy, but it does ride quite nicely with the new wheels. It was a 27" wheel bike. http://velospace.org/node/1013

http://velospace.org/files/t_DSC_0095.JPG

My friend wanted to try cross on the cheap. We found this 27" wheel Fuji bike and converted it into a cross bike. He loves it and is completely hooked on trail riding using tall skinny tires and drop bars. He has never ever owned a road bike too! You can see the before and after pictures.

http://velospace.org/node/1576

http://velospace.org/files/t_DSC_0143.JPG

[Cynikal]

Here is mine

Frame is a Nishiki touring frame steel - Tange 2
Rear wheel - dura-ace freewheel hub laced to an open-pro
Front wheel - 600 hub laces to a cx-22 or 33 (I forget)
Front brakes - suntour cantis (came with frame)
Rear Brakes - Cheap shimanos
Salmon kool-stops
Cranks - shimano 600
Currently geared for the street with 45x16
39x16 or 42x16 will be used off road

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9985/img1336kp5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/4453/img1337ki2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1483/img1338tv7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/8170/img1339wi5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Serendipper]

Very Nice^^^

[Cynikal]

Thanks, she is a blast to ride. I recently got a 8 speed sti shifter for it so she may have gears in a few weeks. Single front 8 or 7 in the back.

[doktoravalanche]

How's this for a cross-inspired conversion... :_D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/prof_landslide/side.jpg