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11-07-04 | 01:47 AM

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Raiyn

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From: St. Petersburg, FL

Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity

Quote:

Originally Posted by Becca

I think I've changed my mind... I've been looking at the specs for a couple of different frames (the Surly LHT and the Nashbar Touring) and comparing them to the specs for my current ride (soon to have that on my website). Frankly, my frame compares favorably to these two touring frames!

What I'm thinking of doing now is:

3. Have braze-ons put on the rear for disc brakes.
4. Replace the fork with a carbon one with braze-ons for disc brakes.
5. Paint the frame and fork (BLUE!

)
6. Get new wheelsets with 9 or 10 speed freewheel (or cassette; not decided yet)
7. Replace the BB and put on a 175mm crankset
8. Replace the SRAM shifters for a matching set that can do 9-10 speed

How does one find a good place for stripping/painting a bicycle frame?

#3 is impractical it's not easy to get disc mounts perfectly straight and you WILL pay dearly for someone to do it correctly.
#4 is way expensive plus the idea that carbon + disc brakes scare the crap out of me.
#6 There is no such animal as a 9 or 10 speed freewheel so you'll be getting a cassette.
#8 won't happen with a 10 speed if you plan on using SRAM twisties

It's not my intent to be harsh only to be realistic

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