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Ivan
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Hi,
I've been lurking on this newsgroup for a while and have read many posts and sites about
converting bikes.
I'm considering turning my old mountain bike (1996 specialized hardrock, 21 spd, no suspension) into
a more suitable commuter bike by adding mudguards, pannier, lights, maybe a larger front sprocket
etc. The thing is, I've checked the total cost of these parts in several LBS and H*lf*rds and
they're comparable with what the bike cost me in the first place. I'm beginning to wonder if I would
be better off buying an off the shelf one that already has all these fittings as standard plus the
benefits of more modern components and being designed for the job in the first place.
The bike is in reasonably good condition as it has never been used off road and lay unused in my
hallway for a couple of years. Most of my riding is commuting and leisure rides along towpaths. I
rarely cycle more than 25 miles on a single trip.
Can anybody advise me on which is the better option ? How would my converted bike compare to a more
modern commuter bike?
Thanks, Ivan
I've been lurking on this newsgroup for a while and have read many posts and sites about
converting bikes.
I'm considering turning my old mountain bike (1996 specialized hardrock, 21 spd, no suspension) into
a more suitable commuter bike by adding mudguards, pannier, lights, maybe a larger front sprocket
etc. The thing is, I've checked the total cost of these parts in several LBS and H*lf*rds and
they're comparable with what the bike cost me in the first place. I'm beginning to wonder if I would
be better off buying an off the shelf one that already has all these fittings as standard plus the
benefits of more modern components and being designed for the job in the first place.
The bike is in reasonably good condition as it has never been used off road and lay unused in my
hallway for a couple of years. Most of my riding is commuting and leisure rides along towpaths. I
rarely cycle more than 25 miles on a single trip.
Can anybody advise me on which is the better option ? How would my converted bike compare to a more
modern commuter bike?
Thanks, Ivan