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:
This is what it has become:
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