Originally Posted by
Trash Man
Just purchased this old bike because a wanted to test the road bike waters before jumping in for a new one. I currently ride a 7.3 Trek Hybrid. I think I want to replace rear cassette, rear deraillure, front deraillure and obviously the handlebar and brake/shifter conbo's. My question is how do a choose, first off, one that will fit and the other is the proper one.. so many choices. I know I can take to the bicycle shop but wanted to do it myself to learn more about how bike etc., work..
Hi,
That is a very odd way to "test the road bike waters" and won't help
any informed decision about buying a new road bike, which is simply
if you don't like drop bars don't buy a road bike optimised for them.
It might need a new chain and possibly a new rear cassette.
rgds, sreten.