Originally Posted by
Speedo
It depends. If you turn it into a dream build, it will end up being more expensive than buying a bike off the shelf. If you just address the minimum needs and hunt around Craig's list and E-Bay for parts it could be cheap.
I'm not looking to create a dream build. I'd just want to build it up with low-mid components such as that on the LHT, so that it's reliable, and I would feel comfortable taking it cross country. I want an upgraded triple crank, cassette, rear derailleur, drops with bar end shifting, lighter and narrower 26" wheelset with slicks, etc., while still hitting lower than the $1000 LHT price point.
Originally Posted by
Speedo
I What is the rear dropout spacing?
Right around 5.25'' or 133mm, but i don't have a means of completely accurate measurement. Any 26'' wheel ideas?
Originally Posted by
Speedo
What kind of bottom bracket?
Not sure on the threading.
Originally Posted by
bwgride
How long and what distance is the trip?
Hoping to go coast to coast on the TransAmerica with three or four buddies.