Utility Cycling - Is this bike able to be reborn into an Xtracycle?

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Jerry in So IL
09-05-08, 10:26 AM
Its my GT Nomad. Beside the ugly color and no decent rack setup, I'm happy with my first "real" bike since my Spirit of '76 Huffy. Now, can I add the 700c Xtracycle kit to it? I know I will need read disc brakes.

Here is the bike http://www.gtbicycles.com/usa/eng/Products/Road/Comfort/#5614

Jerry

cman
09-05-08, 01:54 PM
That should work. If you order the 700c kit, you can still use the V brakes. If you go to disc brakes, you need a new rear hub/wheel.
Jerry in So IL
09-05-08, 08:57 PM
Good. I'll just swap out the regular brakes for v-brakes then.

The lacking of a good rack/bag setup has always bothered me on what I consider a great valued bike. I'm wanting to get the Xtracycle so the Young Prince can ride with me and long weekend rides and so I can carry something.

Jerry

moore.sean
09-06-08, 09:18 AM
Don't forget new levers too. The canti levers don't pull enough.