Hybrid to CX/Gravel
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- Location: Bergen, Norway
It started as a Diamant (Nakamura) hybrid, shimano XT 9-speed triple with tektro hydraulic breaks.
I had a few parts laying around from previous projects, so it ended up as a CX with Shimano 105 dual 10-speed.
This is my daily commute. I guess i save 2 minutes to and from work per day after the build I have tried it four a week with 28mm 4-season tires, but changed to 2" maxxis today.
I think I will keep it as a gravel bike for now.
-20" Diamant Hybrid frame.
-stock(heavy) wheelset
-Shimano 105 STI 10sp shifters
-Shimano 105 Crank
-Shimano 105 rear derailleur
-Shimano cx70 front derailleur
-Shimano Ultegra Chain
-Avid BB5 breaks
-Cannondale C3 handlebars
-Cannondale C3 seatpost
-Bontrager 120mm stem
-Bontrager RL seat
Before
After:
clearance Clearance?? ?
I had a few parts laying around from previous projects, so it ended up as a CX with Shimano 105 dual 10-speed.
This is my daily commute. I guess i save 2 minutes to and from work per day after the build I have tried it four a week with 28mm 4-season tires, but changed to 2" maxxis today.
I think I will keep it as a gravel bike for now.
-20" Diamant Hybrid frame.
-stock(heavy) wheelset
-Shimano 105 STI 10sp shifters
-Shimano 105 Crank
-Shimano 105 rear derailleur
-Shimano cx70 front derailleur
-Shimano Ultegra Chain
-Avid BB5 breaks
-Cannondale C3 handlebars
-Cannondale C3 seatpost
-Bontrager 120mm stem
-Bontrager RL seat
Before
After:
clearance Clearance?? ?
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Very cool build!
Yes, I think this Hybrid to Gravel conversion idea really has some merit for those who like to mess around with projects and save some cash. A lot of the more casual riding oriented hybrids have shortish top tubes in order to keep the rider in an upright position which works perfectly with a drop bar conversion.
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- Posts: 21
- Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:38 pm
- Location: Bergen, Norway
I was very luck that I had 1mm clearens between outer ring and frame as well as 1mm clearence between crank arm and frame.
Also the length of 120mm stem and 300mm seatpost I had laying around fits perfectly.
For hilly trails the 34:28 ratio is a bit heavy, but I will try with a 11-30 or 11-32 cassette in future.
Weight is just over 10kg at the moment.
Also the length of 120mm stem and 300mm seatpost I had laying around fits perfectly.
For hilly trails the 34:28 ratio is a bit heavy, but I will try with a 11-30 or 11-32 cassette in future.
Weight is just over 10kg at the moment.
Very nice! I've done the same with a BMC AC01 105 Alpenchallenge.
It's got its flaws and is far from perfect but love it.
Well done.
It's got its flaws and is far from perfect but love it.
Well done.
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