Frankenbike

Have you ever modified an old mtb and made the frame compatible to be a modern gravel bike? Well, I did it for fun and because I wanted to create something extremely personalized.

This is what I got for 170 euros:

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This is what it has become:

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Form an old 8 speed acera to a modern 12 speed grx.

Here a list of all the components of the current bike:

FRAMESET

• Frame Frankenbike

• Fork WCS Carbon QR Cross Fork

• Headset Ritchey Comp Cartridge External Cup EC Headset

DRIVETRAIN

• Rear Derailleur GRX RD-RX820

• Shifters GRX ST-RX610

• Chain Deore CN-M6100 12-SPEED

• Crank GRX FC-RX610 46/30

• Rear Cogs 105 CS-R7101 11/34 12-SPEED

BRAKES

• Brakes Shimano SLX SM-RT70 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm Centerlock rotors

• Brake Levers GRX ST-RX610

WHEELS

• Rims DT SWISS G1800, 650B

• Tire Size 40mm

• Hubs 12x142mm w/ DT Swiss 370

• Tires Continental Terra Speed

COMPONENTS

• Handlebar Redshift Top Shelf Handlebar 44mm

• Stem Ritchey - RL1 4-Axis 84D 40mm ±6°

• Saddle Ergon SR Pro Men

• Seatpost Cinelli Vai

• Pedals DXC Flat