Originally Posted by
elcruxio
Your lack of imagination is concerning. It would likely be easier and cheaper to get the ogre and convert it to drop bars than getting brifters for the 920.
And again, building from frame up lets you choose all the components so your bike won't be riddled with weaknesses.
I did look at the ogre, I'll look at it again at your request. A swap on bars isn't that much more $$. But again I don't have a problem with an Al frame or 28* wheels. If the rear wheel goes bad easy enough to build a 32*. I'm not sure the ogre with drops and brifters would be much cheaper than the modified 920, and heavier, but I will check it out. Point taken but frame up is expensive. And for that I'm within range of off the shelf carbon. The thought of just getting used to bar ends comes to mind, but every cell of my cyclist self says no way. Thanks for your opinion I'll check it out.