Flat to drop, this should work right?
Need to make sure I have this right, if you guys can help me out. I have a flat bar trek FX with a 3x8 Shimano drive train and V brakes, and I really want to put a drop bar on it without breaking the bank replacing everything. I was able to track down two Problem Solver’s Travel Agent brake pull ratio changers, and a pair of MicroShift R8 3x8 road brifters. I’m thinking that using those on a drop bar will allow me to keep the same brakes, derailleur’s, and the whole drive train currently on it. Am I missing anything? I’ll have to measure up the ergo’s for a new stem and such, but it will be nice to get the hoods out a little farther than this flat bar goes, after 7 years I’m really tired of it. Appreciate any insights or advice!
Last edited by feejer; 10-12-20 at 09:09 AM.