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change to drop bars
I have a Rayleigh C40 which has "hybrid" type handlebars. I'd like to
consider the possibility of changing them to a roadie drop style. This will probably require changing either or both the brake levers and shifters. Is this project reasonable? I'd like to keep the cost under $100. Is that possible? Boatman |
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"Boatman" wrote in news:OnzUc.142612$8_6.111962
@attbi_s04: I have a Rayleigh C40 which has "hybrid" type handlebars. I'd like to consider the possibility of changing them to a roadie drop style. This will probably require changing either or both the brake levers and shifters. Is this project reasonable? I'd like to keep the cost under $100. Is that possible? Maybe if you can find used parts and do the labor yourself. |
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On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 02:43:58 GMT, "Boatman"
wrote: I have a Rayleigh C40 which has "hybrid" type handlebars. I'd like to consider the possibility of changing them to a roadie drop style. This will probably require changing either or both the brake levers and shifters. Is this project reasonable? I'd like to keep the cost under $100. Is that possible? Boatman Let's see- Possibly a new stem because most road bars will be 26.0, not 25.4- $20 Bars- $20? Brake levers- $20 (Tektro aero levers, or used levers)(do you have v-brakes??? That's a problem.) Bar End shifters- $40 If you go to STI shifter/brake levers, you'll need to replace the front derailleur. That's why bar end shifters are your best bet. Cables and housing- $10? Bar tape- $10 Labor- ??? |
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Dan Daniel wrote:
On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 02:43:58 GMT, "Boatman" wrote: I have a Rayleigh C40 which has "hybrid" type handlebars. I'd like to consider the possibility of changing them to a roadie drop style. This will probably require changing either or both the brake levers and shifters. Is this project reasonable? I'd like to keep the cost under $100. Is that possible? Boatman Let's see- Possibly a new stem because most road bars will be 26.0, not 25.4- $20 Bars- $20? Brake levers- $20 (Tektro aero levers, or used levers)(do you have v-brakes??? That's a problem.) Bar End shifters- $40 If you go to STI shifter/brake levers, you'll need to replace the front derailleur. That's why bar end shifters are your best bet. Cables and housing- $10? Bar tape- $10 Labor- ??? Sounds like it's going to come in over $100, but I'll look in to it. Maybe my local wrench has a few used parts lying around. I can see my limited knowledge isn't going to allow me to do it. Thanks! Boatman |
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Dan Daniel wrote:
On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 02:43:58 GMT, "Boatman" wrote: I have a Rayleigh C40 which has "hybrid" type handlebars. I'd like to consider the possibility of changing them to a roadie drop style. This will probably require changing either or both the brake levers and shifters. Is this project reasonable? I'd like to keep the cost under $100. Is that possible? Boatman Let's see- Possibly a new stem because most road bars will be 26.0, not 25.4- $20 Bars- $20? Brake levers- $20 (Tektro aero levers, or used levers)(do you have v-brakes??? That's a problem.) Bar End shifters- $40 If you go to STI shifter/brake levers, you'll need to replace the front derailleur. That's why bar end shifters are your best bet. Cables and housing- $10? Bar tape- $10 Labor- ??? BTW, what's the problem with V brakes? I think that's what I have. Boatman |
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"Boatman" wrote in message
news:OnzUc.142612$8_6.111962@attbi_s04... I have a Rayleigh C40 which has "hybrid" type handlebars. I'd like to consider the possibility of changing them to a roadie drop style. This will probably require changing either or both the brake levers and shifters. Is this project reasonable? I'd like to keep the cost under $100. Is that possible? Boatman Boatman, I've been looking into this a little. Although you can find a few success stories, doing a google groups search on "mountain bike drop bars" is discouraging: http://groups.google.com/groups?q=mo...=Google+Search Most threads conclude this is only a reasonable conversion if you already have most of the spare parts - even then, you might still be better off just buying or building a simple road bike. -- +---- Kevin C. Saff ----+ F-15 | |Eagle | Engineer in St. Louis | _____|_^_|_____ | Tracking/Fleet Support| * + [_(x)_] + * |
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On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 13:38:50 GMT, "Boatman"
wrote: BTW, what's the problem with V brakes? I think that's what I have. Boatman They require a different amount of cable pull than road or cantilever brakes. Typical road brake levers don't work with v-brakes. |
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Boatman, I've been looking into this a little. Although you can find a few success stories, doing a google groups search on "mountain bike drop bars" is discouraging: Most threads conclude this is only a reasonable conversion if you already have most of the spare parts - even then, you might still be better off just buying or building a simple road bike. -- Well. here's the deal. If you need new parts and have to pay the shop to do the conversion it'll cost a bunch. but with used parts from a friendly LBS and your own labor it's quite possible. Good learning experience as well. but you need a friendly LBS for parts and advise if you've never don it. And if you pick your LBS's brain a 6 pack would be in order. Phil Brown |
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