Originally Posted by
dedhed
YOu are going to have issues putting road components on a mountain frame. Not saying you can't do it, but be aware it's not going to be plug & play.
Things like bottom pull top pull FD, 135-130mm rear spacing, BB width, spindle length, brake reach/pull ratio, shifter compatibility etc.
Add to your list crankset Q factor and BB width. It might be possible with the cranksets with separate bottom brackets, but could be an issue with the new external bottom bracket cranksets.
Wheel sizes and widths? Seatpost sizes? Bar choice?
One could easily come to a point that the only thing worth swapping would be the handlebar stem, and maybe derailleurs.
Originally Posted by
MikeTheMean
I was wondering if any of the Kmart specials have a light frame that would work for running around town.
Walmart actually has a Carbon Fiber Frame bike.
Walmart carbon MTB
But, it is an odd bike. Relatively light frame, 26" wheels, but everything else is low quality, and heavy, and more than makes up for the weight of the light frame.
If one is wishing to rebuild everything, then it would be better just to source a quality frame to start with.