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What really gets me is that many people want to convert an old bike because it will be cheaper.
I have to admit that as I do work in a bike shop, I'm mostly having the conversion conversation with people whose mechanical knowledge is limited to punctures. So they tend to be very surprised that it will cos. Them nearl. As much as an otp track bike to convert their bike properly.
There are bodges (of course!), and if you're a good mechanic you can do things that will just about work for cheaper, but going into a proper bike shop means we will have to tell you to do things properly.
This means a new wheelset with the proper spacing and reverse threads for a lock ring, a single chainring crank set with a bb with the right axle length.
Sorry for the rant, but I find myself doing a certain amount of handholding with people that think conversions are a cheap and easy way to get rolling.