26er MTB to 650B Gravel Bike Conversion

GT avalanche 26 medium converted to dropbar with 650b wheels

Hi boss ian,

Share ko lang eto build ko.

  • Frame: GT avalanche 26 medium
  • Fork: MOB 26, alu legs, steel steerer, v-brake mounts para sa front carrier *P900
  • Bar: Celt RAC 42cm
  • Wheels: ragusa xm500 hubs, spare 32mm wide rims, maxxis pace 27.5×2.1
  • GS: 9s altus with road link, deore cranks
  • Cog: 11-46T 9s sagmit, aluminum spider
  • Chainring: 38T n/w generic *P350
  • Brakes: generic drop lever *P250, generic mech calipers *P300

Other stems:

  • Fake 3T 70mm +/-7 *P350
  • MTP 50mm *P385
  • Current stem: Sagmit Shadow 80mm +/-45 *P420

Total build: less than 14K

Gusto ko kasi magka-drop bar bike na hindi skinny tires. Plan ko din mag bike packing.
Mahaba kasi top tube ng mtb frames kaya malayo masyado reach kapag nasa drops. Sa RJ the bike guy youtube ko nakuha ang idea na gumamit ng positive stem. Wierd lang tignan pero mas komportable keysa naka subsob masyado dahil malayo at mababa ang reach. Hindi naman ako nangangarera,  kaya pinili ko ang comfort kahit nasa drops. Plan ko din yun boondocks handlebar ng The Project. Check mo din. Sana makatulong sa mga kapadyak natin at sa current project mo.

Cheers at more power sa youtube channel mo!

Thanks,

PJ from Los baños, Laguna


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