I'm all raring to jump into my third conversion, using a BBSHD on a hardtail hybrid our mountain bike. I want something for exploring the jeep trails around here, not for single track. Problem I've had in finding donor bikes is I'm 6'5" (195cm) tall and want an XL bike frame with 29in or 700mm wheels and tires at least about two inches wide. And that can accept a BBSHD.
I don't intend to make the conversion immediately, but will spend some time riding the bike in its natural state.
This is a smallish town, and it's hard finding specific bikes in the used market, so it looks like I will probably buy a new one. Since I intend to spend an additional $1,000 on the conversion, I obviously don't want to start with a hideously expensive donor.
PS: earlier builds
I don't intend to make the conversion immediately, but will spend some time riding the bike in its natural state.
This is a smallish town, and it's hard finding specific bikes in the used market, so it looks like I will probably buy a new one. Since I intend to spend an additional $1,000 on the conversion, I obviously don't want to start with a hideously expensive donor.
PS: earlier builds