Originally Posted by
JJam2112
Is it possible to take a 80s steel bike and customize it to make it a cyclocross bike? If so what are things needed to make it like that? Or are there specific cyclocross frames ?
Yes.
There are all kinds of 80's/90's drop bar MTB conversions that might work for CX - a little heavier than a road bike but lots of clearance for wide tires and most of these MTBs have canti brakes that are good as-is or can be upgraded. The trick is getting the right stem/drop bar combo so that it is comfortable. Gevenalle shifters are a pretty slick component that will work on this type of bike. Check out this thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...nversions.html
As others have mentioned some of the 90's hybrid bikes will work also. The Trek Multi Track allows for wide tires and has canti brakes - originally spec'd with upright bars so a drop bar conversion would be needed. The frames are pretty decent - a bit lighter than an MTB frame. Multi Tracks can sometimes be found on CL for $100 - $150.
https://www.gevenalle.com/product/cx2/
