The Idea of a Dropbar MTB came to my mind a while ago but I was so happy with my Niner RLT9 Steel that it just didnt made any sense to get such a bike.
Last year I moved to the alps and got to ride harder and more demanding terrain. My MTB is a Enduro/Trailbike which is just not good for longer Distances. After I rode the Niner on pretty hard terrain I came back to the idea of the Dropbar MTB and now you can see the final result with the cervelo.
My main Goal was to get pretty much the same Geometry and Riding position as the Niner and I had to compare a lot of Frames. Most of the modern CC-Hardtail Frames are WAY to long for such a build. I was ready plenty of reviews and on of the cons a lot of reviewers were saying about the Cervelo ZHT-5 is the older, not so modern Geometry. A perfect Match for my project.
I am 193cm and went for the “L” Framesize to compensate the longer reach of a Dropbar. I think that was a good choice because today, after the first ride, I had the feeling that I don´t need to adjust anything. Its just a good and very comfortable, still sporty and fast riding position.
Next year I want to ride the narrow and steep Gravelroads between Liguria, Piemonte and France.
Partliste:
Frame: Cervelo ZHT-5 Size L
Fork: Rock Shox SID Ultimate (no remote)
STI: SRAM APEX AXS
Crank: SRAM X01 175mm + Leonardi Racing 38T Chainring
Cassette SRAM 10-52
Brakes: Hope RX4+
Wheels: Scope O2.D
Tires: Vittoria Mezcal Race 29×2.35
Bar: FSA Adventure Bar 46to52
Changes in the near Future:
I will get a XX1 Derailleur because the GX is from my MTB. In spring I will change to tubeless and I am currently looking for a Reverb AXS.
Hope you like the bike. If you got any questions regarding the conversion/build of a Dropbar-MTB, just ask me 🙂
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The Idea of a Dropbar MTB came to my mind a while ago but I was so happy with my Niner RLT9 Steel that it just didnt made any sense to get such a bike.
Last year I moved to the alps and got to ride harder and more demanding terrain. My MTB is a Enduro/Trailbike which is just not good for longer Distances. After I rode the Niner on pretty hard terrain I came back to the idea of the Dropbar MTB and now you can see the final result with the cervelo.
My main Goal was to get pretty much the same Geometry and Riding position as the Niner and I had to compare a lot of Frames. Most of the modern CC-Hardtail Frames are WAY to long for such a build. I was ready plenty of reviews and on of the cons a lot of reviewers were saying about the Cervelo ZHT-5 is the older, not so modern Geometry. A perfect Match for my project.
I am 193cm and went for the “L” Framesize to compensate the longer reach of a Dropbar. I think that was a good choice because today, after the first ride, I had the feeling that I don´t need to adjust anything. Its just a good and very comfortable, still sporty and fast riding position.
Next year I want to ride the narrow and steep Gravelroads between Liguria, Piemonte and France.
Partliste:
Frame: Cervelo ZHT-5 Size L
Fork: Rock Shox SID Ultimate (no remote)
STI: SRAM APEX AXS
Crank: SRAM X01 175mm + Leonardi Racing 38T Chainring
Cassette SRAM 10-52
Brakes: Hope RX4+
Wheels: Scope O2.D
Tires: Vittoria Mezcal Race 29×2.35
Bar: FSA Adventure Bar 46to52
Changes in the near Future:
I will get a XX1 Derailleur because the GX is from my MTB. In spring I will change to tubeless and I am currently looking for a Reverb AXS.
Hope you like the bike. If you got any questions regarding the conversion/build of a Dropbar-MTB, just ask me 🙂