Mechanics Guru?

[steveindenmark]

Do we have anyone who would be a mechanics guru on here?

I would like to ask some questions about changing the entire drive on a brand new bike before I make the mistake of buying it an then finding out I cannot do it.

 

[Illaveago]

Do we have anyone who would be a mechanics guru on here?

I would like to ask some questions about changing the entire drive on a brand new bike before I make the mistake of buying it an then finding out I cannot do it.

What is the bike and what gear are you fitting? Somebody may have already done what you are thinking about and may be able to help.

 

[Tilley]

I would generally suggest that the cost of the parts alone may not make this economically viable/sensible.

 

[steveindenmark]

I would generally suggest that the cost of the parts alone may not make this economically viable/sensible.

What has either of those got to do with buying a new bike?

 

[steveindenmark]

What is the bike and what gear are you fitting? Somebody may have already done what you are thinking about and may be able to help.

Having done some more research I may have solved the problem.

The original bike I was looking at was a Koga Colmaro Rival 1,
https://www.koga.com/en/bikes/race/collection/colmaro-allroad-rival1?frame=H


But I see they make. Koga Colmaro Race which uses the same frame but with 105 gearing and 28mm tyres instead of 35mm.

https://www.koga.com/en/bikes/race/collection/colmaro-disc-105.htm?frame=H

https://www.bikerumor.com/2016/09/2...-beachracer-updated-as-x-over-adventure-ride/

 

[Mobytek]

Hi @steveindenmark , as mechanic how can I advise? A drive chain swap is a failry simple process, if approached methodically, so an Upgade is a simpl way to renew a loved frame etc.

 

[steveindenmark]

Looking at the 2 bike I think all I need to do is change the tyres from 28mm to 35mm on the Colmaro Race. Its a different wheel but the same size as the Rival 1.

I prefer the colour of the Rival 1, but you cannot have everything. This will be Koga number 4.)