Picked this up to convert to a flat bar gravel bike. Disassembled and everything looks good. I’ll clean up the frame real good with compound scrub and polish. 570 handlebars so I’ll probably get a longer one with a slight rise. Thinking about doing a Box Prime 9 drivetrain. Any drivetrain ideas for this conversion?
by CaptRefftover
5 Comments
Been thinking a lot about something like this. What brakes will you be running?
Planning to put Surley corner bar dirt drop handlebars on it.
Use an oval chain ring to help deal with the weight of a steel frame gear bike and give you more easier torque going up hills. Best thing ever trust me having 15-20 percent more torque off of start and for going up hill makes a huge difference especially if you plan to run bigger tires
https://www.amazon.com/ABSOLUTE-BLACK-Boost148-Traction-Chainring/dp/B01GQWH3OG/ref=asc_df_B01GQWH3OG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242002769514&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18309356084435867994&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1025197&hvtargid=pla-637168619160&psc=1&mcid=705ee96c059337749aa2b75f6b734962&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5-uuBhDzARIsAAa21T9LXAstzsrid1iDB08OqypS4w3lDNKjnNgoPaq4hoFf8zGK4VCQ224aAuNPEALw_wcB
The Trek Multitrack frames are awesome to work with and convert. Many different directions.
Depends on purpose and topography. If all round commuter/daily beater and low budget this set up is pretty decent all round. Especially the Shimano SiS shifting.
I refurbish tons of these and swap out chains and cassette if worn. They go forever. Can’t kill these old school drive trains if already in decent shape. Incredibly serviceable.
Good luck 👍
Microshift Sword. 10 speed is the biggest you can go with that spacing.