When I did Lejog a few years ago I popped some butterfly bars on my (aluminium) Ridgeback, and it was a straightforward relocation of the brakes and shifters. I found, however, that I didn't use much of the bar, so it was just ballast. I put the flat bar back on when I got home.
Now, I'd like to convert the bike for touring again, but I want to use drops instead. My neck is much better than it used to be, and I now get on with drops rather well. However, the shifters and brakes (one unit) obviously won't fit, so I'll need to swap. How much of a task is this, and will it cost much money? What about the stem? I presume this will need replacing. Are there any issues there?
Finally, wheels and tyres. We'll be riding on some towpaths and the like, so I'm thinking 28 or 32mm tyres. There is plenty of clearance for these, but will they fit on any old rims? My rims are about 22mm across.
Now, I'd like to convert the bike for touring again, but I want to use drops instead. My neck is much better than it used to be, and I now get on with drops rather well. However, the shifters and brakes (one unit) obviously won't fit, so I'll need to swap. How much of a task is this, and will it cost much money? What about the stem? I presume this will need replacing. Are there any issues there?
Finally, wheels and tyres. We'll be riding on some towpaths and the like, so I'm thinking 28 or 32mm tyres. There is plenty of clearance for these, but will they fit on any old rims? My rims are about 22mm across.