You already have a great frame. I assume it was originally 27” wheels — have you already gone to 700c? If so, you could go down to 650b and run fatter tires, assuming you have the lateral clearance. I know Tektro makes some very long reach brakes that people use for 650b conversions. Or you could go with drum brakes.
I also think caliper brakes are fine and underrated performance-wise. I only find them problematic when they interfere with fenders.
Less-General-9578 on
would a mountain bike help you? i ride my Road and Mountain bikes both on the street.
Important-Stage-3155 on
I think it’s just a matter of getting a different bike for those trails , cause that current Bridgestone looks awesome and I feel any big change , like new wheels will just be to expensive, and possible make the bike worse in other riding conditions vs just buying a nice older mtb.
Diligent-Advance9371 on
Oh too bad. Was going to suggest what I did to my Soma Double Cross, then I saw it is a Bridgestone. No. You don’t do major mods to them. You enjoy them for the piece of history they are.
first-alt-account on
How about some bar tape? Consider baby steps- something as basic and universally used like bar tape before new brakes or dimpling chainstays.
I mean, 38mm tires that measure 35 is pretty damn solid- just buy a different bike if you want wider tires.
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You already have a great frame. I assume it was originally 27” wheels — have you already gone to 700c? If so, you could go down to 650b and run fatter tires, assuming you have the lateral clearance. I know Tektro makes some very long reach brakes that people use for 650b conversions. Or you could go with drum brakes.
I also think caliper brakes are fine and underrated performance-wise. I only find them problematic when they interfere with fenders.
would a mountain bike help you? i ride my Road and Mountain bikes both on the street.
I think it’s just a matter of getting a different bike for those trails , cause that current Bridgestone looks awesome and I feel any big change , like new wheels will just be to expensive, and possible make the bike worse in other riding conditions vs just buying a nice older mtb.
Oh too bad. Was going to suggest what I did to my Soma Double Cross, then I saw it is a Bridgestone. No. You don’t do major mods to them. You enjoy them for the piece of history they are.
How about some bar tape? Consider baby steps- something as basic and universally used like bar tape before new brakes or dimpling chainstays.
I mean, 38mm tires that measure 35 is pretty damn solid- just buy a different bike if you want wider tires.
Gorgeous bike, just keep it like it is.