Adding drop bars to my Univega MTB problems ?

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I was planning of getting a rough roadbike project for the winter for when the Chas Roberts is all tucked up in the warm, but stumbled upon the Univega I have been hanging onto which got me thinking.

Fitting drop bars would be simple in itself its just the gearing/braking that I am a little confused about. So my questions to those in the knowledge are..............

I am pretty sure I can change the rear cassette for an 8 speed to replace the 7 speed, am I able for fit 8 speed sti levers/shifters ? And are these compatible with V brakes as I would like to keep the V brakes. Or is it too much work hassle.


This is pretty much as it is now, apart from an XT front and rear mech and an LX crankset.

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And a more pulled back/shorter stem as your brakes will be much further forward. In normal use not much of an issue but if you plan to need them downhill.....
 
The History Man":5snodq3q said:
And a more pulled back/shorter stem as your brakes will be much further forward. In normal use not much of an issue but if you plan to need them downhill.....

Ta.

Maybe I should just buy a ready built bike. I am not known for the speed I complete bikes :oops:
 
The History Man":f89ftjau said:
a 29er on fat slicks?...............

Now there's an idea ;)

June has been an expensive month otherwise I would have been in touch :cry:

July's payday includes my bonus :cool:
 
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