Originally Posted by
robcor2
Finding a complete road bike is not possible. He is only 4'10" and any road bikes in his size are new Fuji's ($$$) or special made frames for the vertically challenged ($$$). This adds expense. His boy already has a mountain bike. Like I said he is a very good rider. Just want to build him a road bike for the drops that he can start riding 30 miles at a time with us. Would not mind replacing the Cantilevers if needed and as far as the 700c wheels go they will fit and the fork and frame are already drilled for pivot brakes. The reason that we are using an older MTB frame is due to their compact nature will allow him to not have to get off the seat when he stops.
Sold this bike to someone that size about a month ago:
Sold this one earlier this year, an even smaller frame, with brifters (26 inch wheels).
Both sold for less than what a complete conversion will cost, and both of these bikes will retain/gain value in the years ahead.