Originally Posted by
crotch_rocket
Hey folks,
So I've got a 1979 Nishiki Sport ten speed, and I've got a bunch of brake bosses laying around (the welding/soldering type). Anyone ever converted an old 10 speed to cyclocross, and if so, what did it entail, and do you have any pictures? right now, I've stripped the frame of everything to do a new paint job, and also modify the frame if need be. It currently uses the old centerpull DiaCompe brakes, and the wheelset is 27 inch. I'll be purchasing and using 700 cc wheels, so I'm hoping that will give me more room for knobbies in the brakes?
I can't tell you anything about brazing, but on several recent bikes I've tried putting fatter tires on, the limiting point was between the chain stays. With those brakes designed to pass fenders, the clearance at the fork and brake bridge shouldn't be a problem.