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Old 05-10-17 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by due ruote
So, those who have done this - why? Just curiousity, or did you have specific purposes and/or terrain or handling needs that you were trying to address?
Performing the conversion allows one to re-purpose an under-utilized 26" rigid mountain bike for cross- or road / utility duty.

Having said that, though, the conversion costs more coin than swapping the tires and flat bar for drops. Most are doing it for the challenge.
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