~ and perhaps had a mustache
Pictured is a classic 1992 Fat Chance Titanium hardtail built in Summerville, Mass., reborn in 2006 as an All Road and Trail 29er. Now that you own a modern full suspension mountain bike, don't get rid of that older classic hardtail. It can be turned into a bike that will truly compete for your attention. The Dreamride "If 6 was 9" conversion kit will morph any bike with cantilever brake mounts to an All Road rig that you can ride to and on the trail. It will turn your past favorite into the bike you commute to work on, train on, or take with you on vacation. Find the magic of 29 inch wheels and the perfect way to resurrect the former love of your life.
The brake mount adjusters move your canti-mounts up one and a half inches to place your pads directly onto the rim surface. If your hardtail has disc brake mounts, you won't need them, but cantilever brakes work better on a large 29er (700c) rim than on the 26 inch wheels. If your brakes are classic cantis, use them.
Complete 6 to 9 Kit
~ $865
Includes:
Dreamride built wheelset with Chris King Classic Mountain hubs (in available colors), Mavic A719 rims (black), DT Competition 14/15 double butted spokes, alloy nipples
*Two Cantilever or V-Brake mount adjusters with necessary hardware
*WTB InterWolf or CrossWolf 700c kevlar beaded tires
Velox rim strips
Kenda tubes
*Brake mount adjusters will not fit some early model suspension forks. A selection of rigid forks are available that are more suitable for this changeover (Tange steel, Kinesis aluminum, Pace carbon, etc.). Have axle to crown measurement of the stock fork ready when you call, if you need a replacement.
*Only cyclocross tires will fit under the brake mount adjusters. These are fine for most off-road situations and are perfect for road and trail combo rides.
If you have never tried mustache bars, we can tell you that once you have ridden on them for a while, they are addictive. This hybrid of road drop bars and upright flats produces an extremely ergonomic platform for long distance pedaling with a number of hand positions to eliminate soreness and fatigue. A mustache bar conversion kit can be combined with the 29 inch wheel conversion above to produce a very comfortable All Road and Trail bike that can be used for playing, touring or commuting on pavement, dirt, fire road, or a rails to trails trip.
Mustache Bar Conversion Kit
~ $225
Includes:
Ritchey adjustable mountain stem
Cane Creek V-brake road levers
(or Shimano Ultegra cantilever brake road levers ~ $30 additional)
Nitto heat-treated mustache bar
Cinelli cork or Serfas faux cork handlebar tape
*Shimano Dura Ace 9 speed bar end shifters
(or Shimano Ultegra 7 or 8 speed bar end shifters ~ deduct $10 from kit price)
Cables and housings
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