Thread: Converting MTB to drop-bar touring
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Old 02-01-17, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bikemig
Starting with an older MTB can help minimize the problem of reach. Top tubes on MTBs got longer over time. The earlier ones did not have as long a top tube relative to seatpost length. My 1987 Stumpjumper has a 20 inch seat tube and a 22 inch top tube which is not that different from my road bike (22 inch square).
Just measured my road bike and the mountain bike, both measure 22.5" from nose of saddle to the front of the bar. So I don't think it should pose a reach problem. Time to tinker!
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