I purchased a hybrid last year, Whyte Coniston 2013 http://whyte.bike/2013/product.php?xProd=6 , as I wasn't too sure whether I wanted to go road or MTB. I hadn't ridden in a long time and when I did it was more for leisure.
Since I purchased the Coniston I haven't been able to ride it as much as I planned, due to a wrist injury several months ago, but when I do I find myself veering a little too far off the beating path and have to steer back to reality... reluctantly.
I like the Whyte brand and seriously interested in the 905 http://whyte.bike/gb/models/trail/trail-hardtail-27-5-650b/905-2/ but can't justify spending the money right now... Would it be possible to morph my hybrid into a MTB? Although the geometry is slightly different between the two frames the grade aluminium is identical and my gearing is already MTB. If I upgraded the front fork and slapped on some real 29er wheels and tyres could I realistically get away with it?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Since I purchased the Coniston I haven't been able to ride it as much as I planned, due to a wrist injury several months ago, but when I do I find myself veering a little too far off the beating path and have to steer back to reality... reluctantly.
I like the Whyte brand and seriously interested in the 905 http://whyte.bike/gb/models/trail/trail-hardtail-27-5-650b/905-2/ but can't justify spending the money right now... Would it be possible to morph my hybrid into a MTB? Although the geometry is slightly different between the two frames the grade aluminium is identical and my gearing is already MTB. If I upgraded the front fork and slapped on some real 29er wheels and tyres could I realistically get away with it?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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