Originally Posted by
Kayce
Just a guess based on the dropouts, but for no reason to be taken as gospel, that looks like a lower end frame. There is nothing wrong with a lower end frame for a conversion, especially since your just playing around with it. But I wouldnt spend to much time or energy on getting it right for converting, since there are lots of other frames out there for cheap that will be ready to go.
yeah it's a World Sport which isn't a total piece but certainly isn't top of the line. the drop outs are forged at least. i was actually thinking of doing a conversion on it since it's kinda heavy and won't ever be fast, so i was gonna gear it for cruising around downtown san jose. not gonna tweak on the frame though i'll just leave it as a geared bike especially since i'm trying to sell it
i picked up a more suitable frame today (1989 Dave Scott Ironman), though i plan (eventually) to build up the Ironman into a roadie