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Rog gravel conversion

Sketchy 1x drop-bar conversion of a steel 90s hybrid

Frame:
Rog Trekk (size 56, heavy, likely hi-tensile steel) 1990/91

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
170mm Driveline cranks off a Nazca recumbent / UN300 square taper BB

Pedals:
Shimano PD-M520

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano Sora 30+39T chainrings / Shimano 11-34 9 speed cassette / HG53 chain

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Sora FD-3500 front mech with Problem solvers clamp, SLX RD-M662 rear mech with inline barrel adjuster / Dura-Ace SL-BS77 bar ends

Handlebars/Stem:
Easton EA30 ergo bar / Fi'zi:k tape / BBB Quatroforce 100mm stem

Saddle/Seatpost:
Prologo Scratch Pro T2.0 / BBB Skyscraper post

Brakes:
Tektro RL-341 levers / Shimano Alivio (MC10) cantilevers with short z-links / BBS-11T CrossStop pads

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Ambrosio Extra Elite 19, 36H / Suzue hub / Conti Urban Contact 42mm

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Ambrosio Excellight, 32H / Ambrosio hub / Conti Urban Contact 42mm

Accessories:
Carradice Bagman rear rack and no-name steel front rack, full length metal mudguards

More Info:
Nonstandard steerer diameter at the crown race, shimming is necessary

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Pre-conversion
  2. Post-conversion
  3. Chain drops begone
  4. Touring mode

Current Stage Info:

I made some changes for a two week tour in 2024. The old "chain keeper" FD has made way for a full double chainring setup; this, along with mudguards and racks, made the rig noticeably heavier, but also much better suited for touring.

Added by Raven. Last updated 23 days ago.

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