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Convert hybrid to road bike.
Hi,
I was wondering, can I convert my Trek hybrid bike into a road bike just by changing the handlebar to a drop-down handlebar? --Francis |
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TinManX wrote: Hi, I was wondering, can I convert my Trek hybrid bike into a road bike just by changing the handlebar to a drop-down handlebar? You will need stem, handlebars, brake levers, shifters and handlebar tape. Get a cable set if not included with the new parts. If the hybrid bike uses linear-pull brakes then you will probably also need a doodad which corrects the cable pull so the brakes work properly, unless you buy road bike brake levers designed for use with v-brakes or replace the v-brakes with cantilevers. This is a pretty expensive change. |
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On Sat, 29 May 2004 19:06:44 -0700, "TinManX" wrote:
Hi, I was wondering, can I convert my Trek hybrid bike into a road bike just by changing the handlebar to a drop-down handlebar? --Francis What kind of Trek hybrid do you have? If it's not one of the FX versions, i.e. without the front suspension forks, I'd advise getting a Trek 1200 road bike and just pass the hybrid down, or use it as your backup bike. Everyone needs a backup bike, in case the reg. bike is in the shop, etc., and converting a 'heavy' hybrid to a road bike will work cross purposes. -Badger |
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In , Badger wrote:
What kind of Trek hybrid do you have? If it's not one of the FX versions, i.e. without the front suspension forks, I'd advise getting a Trek 1200 road bike and just pass the hybrid down, or use it as your backup bike. On the other hand, somebody on a budget who has a hybrid but who wants a "road bike" may find handlebar conversion an appealing option. Not everybody can just go out and buy a $800 second bike. Everyone needs a backup bike, in case the reg. bike is in the shop, etc., and converting a 'heavy' hybrid to a road bike will work cross purposes. It depends on what the original poster meant by "road bike." I'm speaking up because I actually did this myself with a hybrid when I finally got fed up with the hybrid's bars. $190 bought drop bars, quill stem, brake levers, bar-ends and shop time and now the thing is more or less a touring bike, and something like that may (or may not) be enough for the OP's needs. -- Herbie J. Famous Curator |
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On 31 May 2004 06:38:58 GMT, Herbie Jurvanen wrote:
In , Badger wrote: What kind of Trek hybrid do you have? If it's not one of the FX versions, i.e. without the front suspension forks, I'd advise getting a Trek 1200 road bike and just pass the hybrid down, or use it as your backup bike. On the other hand, somebody on a budget who has a hybrid but who wants a "road bike" may find handlebar conversion an appealing option. Not everybody can just go out and buy a $800 second bike. Uh, well, 'listen' to my reply. Suspension forked hybrid - fergeddaboutit, b/c you're going for racing characteristics, or speed and "road bike" with the drops. Road bikes don't have no stinkin' suspension forks. Get an "actual road bike" entry level if you must (Fuji? Trek 1200?) That way you can 'correct' the mistake (IMO) of getting front fork suspension (which only adds weight to a bike). However, if a non-suspension version (already reasonably light), then convert away as you have indicated, for only $200 bucks. I'm thinking of exploring putting aero-bars on my hybrid (7500FX Trek). That might cost $100 for the additional cabling and labor plus the bar. Everyone needs a backup bike, in case the reg. bike is in the shop, etc., and converting a 'heavy' hybrid to a road bike will work cross purposes. It depends on what the original poster meant by "road bike." I'm speaking up because I actually did this myself with a hybrid when I finally got fed up with the hybrid's bars. $190 bought drop bars, quill stem, brake levers, bar-ends and shop time and now the thing is more or less a touring bike, and something like that may (or may not) be enough for the OP's needs. But, surely you already have a back up bike? Thx for the pricing info. -Badger |
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On Mon, 31 May 2004 10:29:10 -0400, Badger_South
wrote: I'm thinking of exploring putting aero-bars on my hybrid (7500FX Trek). That might cost $100 for the additional cabling and labor plus the bar. Cabling? Most people adding aerobars don't put any controls on them. -- Rick Onanian |
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On Mon, 31 May 2004 12:37:51 -0400, Rick Onanian wrote:
On Mon, 31 May 2004 10:29:10 -0400, Badger_South wrote: I'm thinking of exploring putting aero-bars on my hybrid (7500FX Trek). That might cost $100 for the additional cabling and labor plus the bar. Cabling? Most people adding aerobars don't put any controls on them. OK, what about brakes? Looks like the ones I see on the Triathlons on OLN (Outdoor Life Network) are fiddling with something out at the ends; figured it was brakes, or shifters. Isn't it difficult to suddenly jump back from the 'aero position', both arms in the center and elbows resting on the pads to grab a brake lever if you have a surprise car pull out or something? -B |
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In , Badger_South wrote:
What kind of Trek hybrid do you have? If it's not one of the FX versions, i.e. without the front suspension forks, I'd advise getting a Trek 1200 road bike and just pass the hybrid down, or use it as your backup bike. On the other hand, somebody on a budget who has a hybrid but who wants a "road bike" may find handlebar conversion an appealing option. Not everybody can just go out and buy a $800 second bike. Uh, well, 'listen' to my reply. Suspension forked hybrid - fergeddaboutit, b/c you're going for racing characteristics, or speed and "road bike" with the drops. Sorry, I mis-parsed your reply because I thought your i.e. clause expanded upon "not one of the FX versions" rather than simply "the FX versions." Road bikes don't have no stinkin' suspension forks. I agree, even if certain companies don't: http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/04/ce/model-4RS8.html -- Herbie J. Famous Curator |
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