conversion

I've read through a few of the other conversion threads but either I missed it or I didn't find the exact answer. I'm thinking seriously of converting my flat bar '97 Marin Bear Valley to drops due to getting some hand discomfort over longer rides, which I don't get on drops. It's a 7 speed...

Hello all, We have a large Doggyhut bike trailer for our old Labrador. They're now sold with a stroller conversion kit, to turn the trailer into a pushchair. I'd like one of these so that I can use the trailer to get the dog to the vets if my OH is away with the car. Unfortunately you can't buy...

OK, this seems to be the best way to go about this subject. I'm accumulating the parts and tools at the moment, as well as the knowledge. Hopefully, I won't try anything too stupid... The idea is not just to go flat bar, but to use this rather nice alloy frame as wide-geared lightweight hybrid...

Hello fellow cycling friends. I've just cleaned up my old Kona Dew Delux that's been hanging around in my shed. Thought i'd lose the triple front chainring and go single. I never use the smaller rings. Makes sense. Looks tidier too. Ok, Too simple. Moved the large 48 tooth ring to where the...

If someone has done a conversion on a Dohan with 20" wheel please tell me know how it went and what it is like to use please.

I'm planning a DIY mountain bike hardtail e-bike conversion. One of the most popular mid drive systems, the Bafang BBS01 seems to have had an update, but this doesn't appear to be available yet in the UK as far as ebay/google shopping is concerned. Has anyone tried the new system, or knows...

Been reading this sub-forum a bit of late, suddenly occurred to me that my currently unused Genesis Day One Alfine might make for a great conversion project. Anyone done similar?

Henrietta at Heelis by chriscross1966 posted 22 Jan 2017 at 15:19 First 11-speed setup with the 60T chainring on the Campagnolo Centaur Carbon Compact crankset... weirdly nearly all of this is likely to get replaced except for the rim and spokes... there's a titanium triangle coming and a black...

My "new" Marin full susser is going to need the drivetrain replacing sometime in the near-ish future, and I'm pondering whether to look for a nice retro triple crankset, or to keep the current cranks and go to a single chainring on the front. The front shifter is currently broken so I'm riding...

I've begun a thread on this in the motability forum, but thought this was a more appropriate place for an answer. The rear fixed sprocket is 105mm dia' over the teeth (not sure how many teeth) it will/ could take 140mm dia'. The front chain wheel with the pedals is 80mm dia' & could take 130mm...

Let me just state for the record I'm relatively new to modern day cycling. I bought a Vilano Diverse 3.0 for $265.00. Money is tight and I want to get back into shape. I love the bike accept for the flat bar. I grew up with drop bars and I prefer them over flat bars. I have spent well over...

Hello all, I'm exploring the posibility of building up an electric bike for my wife to use whilst we are away camping or caravaning . We will only need to cover short distances 2 miles max at a time to a local pub for a couple of beers and a meal (at present I have to drive and cannot sample...

I have finally got around to converting my subway to drops. Bontrager drop bars off flea bay , less than £10 Tektro rl 520 linear aero brake levers £15.99 8 speed/ friction left bar end shifters second hand £8 Bar tape £6.99 Cables , i had in stock Longer stem as the bars are a really short...

I'm changing my bike from a 7 speed to 8 speed rear cassette. On evidence thus far during the test ride, it seems you can't run an 8 Speed cassette on a 7 speed mech: changing from 5 to 4 is intermittent and it doesn't go into 1 at all. I this down to the mech or should I look elsewhere for the...

Components to turn my road bike into a tt machine...will these work? To replace the road bars: Already own these: To bring the seat forward: And wheels: Onto this: Q: Will it work?

Has anyone tried this?? I half regret getting a hybrid and much wish that i bought a Cyclo-Cross instead. my bike is the HOY Shizuoka .001 If that helps. I can easily pick up a second hand drop bar but my guess is, its all the components that i'll have to replace that will bring the overall...

Hi Folks I know I have been quiet of late but due to caring commitments, a short but needed break at the end of September , a forthcoming MOT , several trike rides before the hour crawls back to winter time and the nights draw in , Together with a bit of a shortage of ERW form our steel...