1990s Mountain Bike

Posted on Tue 19th, December 2017

• #1

staggy

Hi, I'm after a 1990s MTB, Trek, Marin, Specialized, etc 17 inch frame or thereabouts. I'm thinking about converting it to a "road" bike (fitting drop bars and STi shifters) to make a "bombproof" commuter. Is this a daft idea? I just don't want to wreck anything decent when I start a new job in the new year. All help and feedback greatly appreciated. Thanks
• #2

wintyDono

PM me! I've got a Specialized Hardrock Comp in red/purple which is currently set up as a fixed gear commuter, but I'd be willing to sell you the frame/forks, headset (pretty beat), working BB, possibly Sugino crankset, pair of Canti brakes, Wheelset with tyres, Stem, Seatpost, Deore rear mech, and a suntour xce front mech if you want it.
16in Seat Tube
20in Top Tube
• #3

hacha

I got this, PM if you need info..
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/311017/
• #4

cambiolego in reply to @staggy

Kuwahara is the best to convert info Road bike
• #5

cycleclinic

I have an old Kona frame only. 18" seat tube C-T. I have canti's for it and levers as well. I might have a few other bits as well.
• #6

Will-37

I have a Saracen protrax with a full stx groupset that could be perfect.
I was planning on doing the same thing, but know I'll never get round to it.

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