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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

11-03-19, 07:56 PM

Replies: 15

Converting touring bike into a gravel grinder

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Posted By hhk25

I think you're right. I talked to the company...

I think you're right. I talked to the company that built my touring rig and I would have to get a new fork to accommodate anything wider than 38c tires. Better just to leave it alone for a future...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

10-23-19, 09:02 AM

Replies: 15

Converting touring bike into a gravel grinder

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Posted By hhk25

Nah, but it's all part of the same project. Move...

Nah, but it's all part of the same project. Move the Marinoni's drivetrain over to the Trek. Install a new drivetrain on the Marinoni. I get bored when the weather turns bad and start thinking of...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

10-23-19, 08:51 AM

Replies: 15

Converting touring bike into a gravel grinder

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Posted By hhk25

Getting rid of the current drivetrain is part of...

Getting rid of the current drivetrain is part of a bigger story. I have an old Trek 520 that needs some updating. Chainrings and RD are worn out. I thought about moving the 105 drivetrain over to the...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

10-23-19, 08:46 AM

Replies: 15

Converting touring bike into a gravel grinder

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Posted By hhk25

Disc brakes.

Disc brakes.

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

10-23-19, 06:21 AM

Replies: 15

Converting touring bike into a gravel grinder

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Posted By hhk25

What DeadGrandpa said - you lose the FD, cables...

What DeadGrandpa said - you lose the FD, cables and shifter. Simplifies the setup. I guess you get some weight savings too. I'm never going to use the high gear off road although I might regret the...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

10-22-19, 08:17 PM

Replies: 15

Converting touring bike into a gravel grinder

Views: 3,011

Posted By hhk25

Converting touring bike into a gravel grinder

Thinking about converting my touring bike into a gravel grinder/bike packer. I bought this bike 2 years ago as my dream touring bike but found that I enjoy pavement touring less and less. Main reason...

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