Reality of converting a track frame to a SS road bike...??

[Ralph_the_Rohan]

Re:

I too was going to suggest a Road/Path frame. My 1950 Macleans Featherweight is virtually the only bike I ride nowadays. Good job there are not many hills in Southend-on-Sea!

 

[LikeClockwork]

Re:

Thank you for the suggestion, chaps, and wow! Those bikes are amazing! :shock:

This is all the sort of information I was looking for, thanks to all for the input, appreciated.

 

[Old Ned]

I remembered last night that when I used my old JRJ road/path as a winter bike back in the 70's I did drill the rear bridge for a brake and it was fine. I also fitted it with gears - which was an interesting experience when having to remove the back wheel if I punctured out in the wilds of Yorkshire on a wet and windy December afternoon :roll: :facepalm:

 

[JSH]

I did this with a 653 Rourke. Luckily the fork crown was already drilled. I sent it to Jason Rourke to have the rear bridge changed, 3x TT cable guides and a set of DT bottle bosses. It is one of my favourite bike now