wrote:
sure...but again.....like the running of a full length of
housing....i'd like to avoid having to modify or bolt things to the
frame to get this work out......

Then I'm afraid, with the restrictions, caveats, and preferences you've
mentioned, that the conversion is not possible.

Maybe you should consider selling your bike?

E.P.

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