pjbaz
10-20-03, 03:08 PM
I know almost nothing about this sport...but find it a really cool alternative to mtn biking for a roadie.
However, I don't want to spend major $$$ for a new cross bike, I'm waiting for (the stupid driver who didn't stop at a stop sign's) insurance to buy me a new road bike first, but plan on converting an old Trek to make do for a while.
I have a lugged frame 1988 Trek 400T (originally a triple, although I might make it a double) which I would like to convert. It has a Shimano Deore rear D. which is marked MT (I'm assuming that stands for mountain).
What type of geometry do I need for a cross bike?
Will this Trek make it, or is it a waste of time and $$$?
Double or triple?
Brakes?
Where can I find a set of inexpensive brake levers that mount on the flat with the pass through cables?
Can I get away without having cantilever brakes?
Thanks,
PJBAZ
However, I don't want to spend major $$$ for a new cross bike, I'm waiting for (the stupid driver who didn't stop at a stop sign's) insurance to buy me a new road bike first, but plan on converting an old Trek to make do for a while.
I have a lugged frame 1988 Trek 400T (originally a triple, although I might make it a double) which I would like to convert. It has a Shimano Deore rear D. which is marked MT (I'm assuming that stands for mountain).
What type of geometry do I need for a cross bike?
Will this Trek make it, or is it a waste of time and $$$?
Double or triple?
Brakes?
Where can I find a set of inexpensive brake levers that mount on the flat with the pass through cables?
Can I get away without having cantilever brakes?
Thanks,
PJBAZ