Re: [CR] reverse conversion

(Example: Framebuilding:Restoration)

From: "Ken Sanford" <kanford@verizon.net>
To: <bikefll57@aol.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:34:18 -0400
Subject: Re: [CR] reverse conversion


Paul

I would hesitate to do such a thing. It would not be cheap to modify the frame. Also some track bikes have features you might not want on a road bike; such as a higher bottom bracket, toe overlap, etc.

Why not keep the track frame as it is and obtain a different road frame. Or you could fairly easily install a Sturmey Archer hub on the track frame. Track frames often command a higher price than road frames.

Can you identify the frame in question?

Ken Sanford
Kensington, MD


----- Original Message -----
From: bikefll57@aol.com
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 6:28 AM
Subject: [CR] reverse conversion



> I've read about several conversions of road bikes to "fixies" (shudder -
> what a tragedy!).?I'm pondering the reverse: fixie or track frame to a
> road frame. Other than changing out rear dropouts and possibly a brake
> bridge, what else might be involved with just the frame, and at what cost?
>
> Paul Andrews
> Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA