Originally Posted by
vosyer
The frame says Specialized Touring Double Butted Steel. I am assumimg Tange anybody venture otherwise. Also it takes a 26.4 seatpost - does this us a clue. I am intending to cold set the rear from 126 to 135 anybody any problems with this. Older mountain bikes angles seem perfect to make this a touring bike. I am assuming this qualifies as vintage? First year they were made?
Congratulations on the bike. Is it a complete bike or frame only? 1986 probably means u-brake on the chainstays. Spreading the stays on a u-brake equipped bike would result in a major screw up. Think about what will happen to the brake. Not a good idea IMO.
If the bike is cantilever, then try using a road hub spaced at 130mm for the rear wheel. Good luck
Tim