Re: [CR] Hmm...converting a TT "low profile" frame to road

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Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 19:26:15 -0700
From: "Michael Howard" <95rivieramike@gmail.com>
To: Raymond Dobbins <raydobbins2003@yahoo.com>
Cc: Classic Rendezvous Bike List <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] Hmm...converting a TT "low profile" frame to road

Hi all,

Mike Howard here. I was the head builder for Medici Bicycles. What sounds like a good idea is not really a good idea here. While the bike will still be ride able this conversion will change the entire geometry of the bike and change the ride characteristics. Putting the longer fork lifts the head tube up changing the head and seat angles, and raising the BB. Not by much but enough to change the entire intended ride.

Mike Howard Santa Fe Spings CA

On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 5:49 PM, Raymond Dobbins <raydobbins2003@yahoo.com>wrote:
>
> This had never ocurred to me. Take a TT "low profile" (or "funny bike")
> frame, designed for a 650c front wheel (with a 700c in back), and swap the
> fork with a 700c fork. First time I ever thought of this was when I saw
> this Medici on eBay:
>
>
> http://ebay.com/<blah>
>
> Item # 180364250922
>
> Has anybody ever tried this conversion? I'm wondering what kind of
> ride/handling it produces.
>
> Ray Dobbins
> Miami Florida USA