road to cyclo?
08-21-06, 11:45 PM
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road to cyclo?
is it possible to convert my single speed road bike into somewhat of a cyclocross bike? i really jsut want to make it easier to go off road a little. and im a little light in the wallet area btw.
08-28-06, 08:20 AM
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Need more info on your road bike. Could be there is not sufficient clearance for knobbies.
08-28-06, 10:00 AM
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its a track bike form the little 500 at indiana university. ill just have to take it to the LBS. but knobbies would be all i need?
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check out my FAQ: https://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2005/...questions.html
also, here is a road bike I converted:
https://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2006/...e-for-now.html
also, here is a road bike I converted:
https://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2006/...e-for-now.html
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I'm into my Road bike conversion to CX build for about $50 so far. (Including bike) See link below.
I've removed the 53 inch chainring since the pictures and have a line one some bar end shifters for $15. The only future investment might be a CX fork with Canti brakes. I've seen some used ones on eBay go for +/-$30
https://www.bikeforums.net/cyclocross-gravelbiking-recreational/221616-what-drive-train-ratios-you-running.html
I've removed the 53 inch chainring since the pictures and have a line one some bar end shifters for $15. The only future investment might be a CX fork with Canti brakes. I've seen some used ones on eBay go for +/-$30
https://www.bikeforums.net/cyclocross-gravelbiking-recreational/221616-what-drive-train-ratios-you-running.html
