Can i put Drop bars on my Boardman hybrid
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david1701
Well-Known Member
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- Bude, Cornwall
I think the issue is the drop levers, if you had say cross style levers only then its just a set of drop bars but to have the brakes at the front means new brake/gear leaver units and they don't fit all the types of brake/gear and I don't really know any more than that I'm afraid
edindave
Über Member
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- Auld Reeker
My Boardman Hybrid Pro has hydraulic disc brakes - not compatible with any drop bar shifters (that I'm aware of).
However the Hybrid Ltd Edition it has V brakes so fitting drop bars would be easier.
Not sure if the other hybrid models have hydraulic disc brakes or cable(?) disc brakes.
You could always put V brakes on instead, but you'd need to replace the wheels too... in the end you might end up with a completely new bike except for the original frame, derailleurs, chainset and saddle! (That's assuming you find shifters that work with your SRAM gears!
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However the Hybrid Ltd Edition it has V brakes so fitting drop bars would be easier.
Not sure if the other hybrid models have hydraulic disc brakes or cable(?) disc brakes.
You could always put V brakes on instead, but you'd need to replace the wheels too... in the end you might end up with a completely new bike except for the original frame, derailleurs, chainset and saddle! (That's assuming you find shifters that work with your SRAM gears!
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- The TerrorVortex
Getting V-brakes working with drop bar levers is a problem, and I suspect SRAM rear mechs will only work with SRAM DoubleTap levers - but they won't work a triple front mech.
It's really not a goer IMHO. You're going to need a whole new groupset, and the geometry will still be that of a hybrid and not a road bike.
It's really not a goer IMHO. You're going to need a whole new groupset, and the geometry will still be that of a hybrid and not a road bike.
GrasB
Veteran
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
Geometrically it's going to be a problem, drops add significant amount of extra reach so you need to start with a frame that's to small for you on flat bars. Then add in you'll need to swap over to a new groupset & you're probably better off cutting your losses going for a new bike, I'd go for a Boardman CX if I was buying now.
Alembicbassman
Confused.com
SRAM MTB Mechs are 1:1 pull ratio, don't know if their road stuff is the same. Doubt Rival shifters will work with MTB mechs.
Cheaper to sell and buy a drop bar road bike.
Cheaper to sell and buy a drop bar road bike.
