Hybrid Bike Converted To Road Bike

Sep 28 2006 messages.

Hybrid bike converted to road bike. Bicycle mechanics repairs. Apologies to the roadies out there who oppose this transformation 1 seriouslysilly oct 29 2006. Bow before the hybrid. Convert road bike to gravel.

Riding a mountain bike on the road may seem out of place but it s actually quite common. Something to fill the gap between my mountain bike and road bike and to build my knowledge of bike. The seating position on a hybrid is more upright than even a sportive type road bike which will have a more relaxed upright position than say a time trial bike. The idea stemmed from local pro racer brian schworm.

Is it feasable to convert a road bike to a hybrid price and bike to remain a sweet ride. Changing handlebars on a hybrid bike if you are like me and prefer the extra versatility of drop handlebars. I rode a modified hybrid bike for many many many years around 10. You can put 1 3 8 or 1 1 2 road tires on those rims and have a great road bike for summer.

Riders convert mountain bikes because it s their only bike or to try their first granfondo road group ride gravel grinder or simply to commute. They also paved the way for fast straight bar city bikes. Converting a road bike to hybrid is important. I want to show you how to get started.

The right handlebar allows you to ride in a comfortable position while large wheels paired with wheeled tires make the hybrid a fast and efficient bike. Type of bike which originated in the 90s. Flat bar version at a pawn shop for 150. Join date sep 2004.

For many of us mountain bikes are less expensive more durable and feel safer than slick road bikes. Over the course of 100 miles being in a more purposeful position reducing wind drag can lead to a much easier ride and faster time. Converting a road bike to a hybrid. In today s video i will show you the conversion that i did to make my favorite bike my off road and on road bike.

Convert scott afd road bike to flatbar. I converted it to a drop bar. A mountain bike has other advantages over expensive modern road frames. I think i m going to convert my old road bike to single speed.

I have a couple of road frames and a couple more mountain frames one of which i ve been using since i purchased it new in 1995 giant boulder. You can turn your favorite. Hybrids got me into cycling and i still ride builds of them today including for touring. Meant that if you weren t into mountain biking but hated drops there was a bike for you.

The hybrid has a straight handlebar and wheels 700 mm in diameter.