Convert hardtail to rigid drop bar dirt tourer?

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Convert hardtail to rigid drop bar dirt tourer?
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flag Max
Posted: Jul 1, 2017 at 3:09 Quote
Hi I was wondering whether it would be a good idea to convert my hardtail to a dirt tourer by just putting on drop bars (with road shifters) and a rigid fork?
flag blackdout
Posted: Jul 20, 2017 at 17:03 Quote
Sounds good to me
flag cmcrawfo
Posted: Jul 20, 2017 at 17:22 Quote
road levers are usually short pull, and MTB brakes (v brakes or mech disk) are usually long pull...

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matching up Road shifters with MTB mechs doesn't always work .. it really depends on the combination that you are thinking about ...
flag blackdout
Posted: Jul 22, 2017 at 23:23 Quote
I have converted my Electra Moto 3i to what I would call a commuter. Everything worked out okay, including brakes. The only issue I have is the shifter. Have a twist shifter which does not fit drop bars so i had to rig something up. I want to get a barend shifter.
flag blackdout
Posted: Jul 27, 2017 at 10:14 Quote
My Electra Moto 3 with drop bars. As long as the brake levers are linear they should work for mechanical disk brakes not sure about hydraulic disk brakes with drop bars. The only real issue is the shifter. I have a temporary fix that is functional but not really aesthetically pleasing.

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flag toppo
Posted: Aug 25, 2017 at 14:25 Quote
Ran 3x10 shimano 105 set up on my cannondale rigid mtb for years using v brakes and drop bar no issues with brake cable pull all ran sweet !
flag Fazeless
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Posted: Oct 6, 2017 at 20:28 Quote
tptptp007 wrote:
It's beautiful and interesting. I want to ride a car.





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