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Really worth it, especially when you start realising how cheap it can be. I'm running an old LX 8 speed group and there's nothing I can't roll over. Be wary of tiny headtubes on old MTB's.
Chak-
Be wary of tiny headtubes on old MTB's.
Already have the frame and it has a generous headtube. I'll probably make a project page once I make a final decision about what I'm going to do with the wheels/brakes, not to hijack @TomvanHalen 's thread any further.
You can buy these by the way: http://elevnracing.com/products/brake-adaptators/
Albeit pretty pricy (price is per set).
Some more useful info: http://forums.mtbr.com/commuting/26-700c-conversion-pics-571370-4.html
Tijs
Forgive me if I've missed this. The frame is 26" and you're gonna run 650b wheels, right? The Tektro CR720 brakes solve the wheel size difference issue? They'll fit you recon?
Edit: I've found a page about using the brakes in combination with 650b wheels: http://georgebike.blogspot.nl/2014/06/a-650b26-incher-long-haul-trucker.html
Apparently you need to file away a bit of material to raise the pads and/or lower the wheel in the dropouts a bit (at least in combination with his frame):
Frame looks lovely. I'm going to build a tourer from a 26" MTB frame as well, hence I'm asking. Looking forward to the progress!
Last question: wouldn't you rather have mini-v's that fit?