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23-08.-2003, 11:46 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 21
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transforming a hardtail into a touring bike
Has one ever successfully (key word, here in terms of rider comfort) done this...i was reading a lengthy article written on the web by a chap named desousa (here's the web link: briandesousa.com/bicycling/tech/convert.htm ) and he shows
how its' done. this interests me as i have a fab (used) dekerf generation hardtail (handbuild by chris dekerf out here in vancouver bc, who used to make the bikes for Rocky Mountain)....but I am thinking of getting a touring bike for its larger 700cc wheels and geometry, ie., drop bars vs straight.. Any feedback on this would be appreciated. Feel free to email me directly at joseph.collins@telus.com Thanks |
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23-08.-2003, 09:34 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 46
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Re: transforming a hardtail into a touring bike
It would be expensive to go full route....ie, replace bars with
drops, new brake levers/shifters. Does the frame have rear braze-ons for mounting a rear rack? The most I would do would be to replace the tires with 26x1. Look for a used touring bike....best route. |
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03-10.-2003, 09:49 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Suburban Chicago
Posts: 2,777
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Re: transforming a hardtail into a touring bike
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If your touring is on the road and you are self contained, I would look for a real touring bicycle. Bruce Gordon has some great tips on his wesite at URL: http://www.bgcycles.com/bruce.html He also has posted some good information on his bikes and others in his site's FAQ section at URL: http://www.bgcycles.com/faq.html David Ornee, Western Springs, IL |
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