Road Cycling - rookie fit question: Can I convert 46cm c-c roadie into Hybrid?

I know this is a question that some may say is uninformed/niave etc but... Can I convert a 46cm frame into a hybrid style, by just adding mtn handlebars? I know this frame would be way too small for me if I used it with the convential dropbars, but the frames of mountain bikes are usually way smaller so I thought I could get the benefits of lightness etc from a roadie with the combfort of a hybrid. I have neck problems so I cant be bent over on dropbars and I dont want to ride a recumbent. BTW i know that this is a track frame and i will have to make modifications such as brakes etc :rolleyes:
Thanks for your constructive advice. :D

I'm thinking that mtb frames are about 2" smaller than their road brothers. If that amout is enough to satisfy your "way too small" why not. It looks like you have a stripped frame and will need to get shifters and brake levers that might not fit when you changed handle bars.

Good luck
Joe

Mtb frames are smaller but have a much longer top tube.
You don't have too many options here. For one, the 120mm dropout on your new track frame basically limits you to use a hub with a track cog or a single speed freewheel cog......in other words, just one speed. Were you aware of this when you picked up this frame?

George

You can certainly put a flat bar on this frame. But it is still gonna be a single speed or fixie, since there isn't anyplace to put a derailleur.

Thanks guys. You saved me a bunch of work. I won't bother trying to make it into something which simply wont work. : )

Looks like a nice frame. Why not sell it on ebay? I think you could pick up a hybrid really cheap. I think a lot of people start with a hybrid and then move to a road or mountain frame.
You can also start with a mountain frame and get an inexpensive rigid fork and put slick tires on it.