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Old 08-31-19 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Tulok
Then i I found this:
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/a...ial-bike-29431

and Andy Wilkinson uses essentially a cyclocross frame with an MTB rear triangle, to win time trials, and he has rack mounts, clearance for 2.1” tires, etc etc.
I have to say... I think it is the QUADS that are winning the races!!!

Interesting bike choice. That is either a "29er", or a 700c Cross bike. So, a little different conversion.

26" to 700c is quite a bit tighter with vertical space around the tires.

Going with a MTB does force a moderately wider Q-Factor on the crankset. I think I do prefer a slightly more narrow Q-Factor from road bikes, although that may depend on a person's body build. But, going with the MTB base does give a fairly long front triangle and low bar position which would be good for TT.

I almost picked a more modern 853 MTB frame off of E-Bay, but it was a little bit longer than I needed.

When changing rim sizes, if one wanted a versatile bike for quick conversions back and forth, then disc brakes would be nice.
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