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overboard

08-09-08, 09:05 PM

Hello, I've recently taken an interest in Cyclocross and was thinking I could convert a road bike I have (Aquila MackAtak 650 Pro), and was wondering the step i would need to take, a new crankset would be one though, but i was wondering what else?

crushkilldstroy

08-10-08, 08:45 AM

Isn't that a triathlon bike? If so, you're going to be hard pressed to fit CX tires in there. I'd just sell the Aquila and use the funds to buy a new bike.

overboard

08-11-08, 03:58 PM

Alright, thanks for the opinion, I may just be stubborn and try and fit the wheel on anyways (Yes, it is a tri bike, a lower end one, so it was worth a shot)

muteseh

08-11-08, 03:59 PM

Is a tri-bike going to take the abuses of cyclocross?

cs1

08-12-08, 08:04 AM

I may just be stubborn and try and fit the wheel on anyways

Kind of like trying to cut off your nose to spite your face. Good luck

Tim

isotopesope

08-12-08, 08:51 AM

this is a great thread. i have an old beach cruiser i want to convert to a cyclocross bike so i can ride on dirt paths and bumpy roads. will it be fast? will i need a new seat, or can i just take the kickstand off? how many gears can i run with a springer fork? if it won't work, i can use a carbon road fork. the frame's headtube is 1", but the fork is 1 1/8". i'm thinking i can get it to fit though. maybe file it down? right on!

muteseh

08-12-08, 10:20 AM

isotopesope

08-12-08, 07:16 PM

PM me I think I have just the right hammer for this job.
http://utdummies.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/mc-hammer-photograph-c10040195.jpeg