[Kevin1506]

Yeah, the fit was close, but the handlebar issue was killing my wrists. After to talking to my LBS mechanic who actually would have made money converting and advised me not to. I’m going to sell. I’m probably going to look at steel frame/fork models with rim brakes — embracing my retro-grouch.

@hozn 147170 wrote:

It’s a bit hard to imagine that same frame fitting with flat bars, given how far out the lever hoods already are configured. Assuming you didn’t want to drastically change riding position, you’d need a huge stem. But if you wanted to switch to a much more upright/compressed ride (assuming it’s more stretched-out position currently), then it certainly could be done. You’d need to get road flat-bar brake levers or a pull adapter or use short-pull BMX levers. I suspect it’d cost: bar ($50), brake levers ($20), 2×10 shifters ($90), grips ($10), new cables/housing ($20). So I think you could do it for less than $200 if you shopped carefully. And did the work yourself.

OTOH, that’s a good price for a titanium disc-brake bike, so someone should buy that. Motobecane ti bikes are made by Ora Titanium (Taiwan), AFAIK, which has a great reputation. Sadly they don’t deal direct to consumers. I really like the way they have the cables routed (same as my ti cx/commuter).

[Kevin1506]

I looked into that at my LBS and the mechanic said, it was doable, but going to run into the hundreds and didn’t really seem that enthused about doing it, even though the labor would make him some decent money. He comment was basically “sure it could work, but is it worth the hassle?” I’ve known the guy for years so I’m inclined to follow his advice.

@Sunyata 147151 wrote:

I bet it would be pretty simple to put flat bars on this bike. You will need new brake levers and shifters, but most likely would cost less than the $400 differential you are looking at if you sell it.

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