Originally Posted by skanking biker
My next major question realtes to the dropout spacing---its 130ish---i intend to use my old wheelset from my pista (120)--so, i am assuming i will need to buy a longer axle for my old pista rear wheel, right?
--if this is a crappy bike to make into a conversion, I'll junk it---it was only $12--just say so.
First things first. Why do you want a conversion? Do you not like the geometry of your Pista? Do you want a more relaxed ride?
Why are you going to use the Pista wheelset on an older and crummier frame? It just doesn't seem to make any sense to take solid track parts off of a nice track frame and strap them to 30 year old low-to-mid-level road frame.