Originally Posted by
AdventureManCO
After pics??? I would love to do this to a lugged 9xx pre-'94. Part of the issue I've found is getting over such a low stem height on these bikes. The top tube is long enough, but they are so squished down in the head and seat tube.
...sort of knew that was coming. The bike & pics of the bike are on a computer I won't have access to for another month. I've done 5 DB conversions and find the stem to be the most difficult part to get right...and source in some cases. On the 970 DB conversion I used a VO Cigne 90mm stem. The '93 970 had a threadless headset. With the shorter top tube, the final fit is very similar to my road bike fit. I can ride it all day and no aches or pains and it handles great. I also have a Brooks Flyer saddle on it.