Salsa Ala Carte to Gravel Bike?

[fourflys]

Originally Posted by .RJ

Its probably the small wheels. I notice going back and forth the 29/700c wheels just feel like they'll keep rolling when on a 26" you have to feel like your constantly pedaling to keep up the same momentum.

if I did a conversion, I would want, at least, 27.5, but ideally 700c..

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by fourflys

if I did a conversion, I would want, at least, 27.5, but ideally 700c..

Why would you do this if you don't already own one?

[fourflys]

Originally Posted by charliedid

Why would you do this if you don't already own one?

because I really like the Ala Carte and would like to repurpose one as a gravel bike if it makes sense.. I mean if I picked up a frame (or whole bike) for cheap, might be fun?

I mean, why do we do anything with a bike older than 5 yrs (arbitrary number), unless it's for the fun of it?

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by fourflys

because I really like the Ala Carte and would like to repurpose one as a gravel bike if it makes sense.. I mean if I picked up a frame (or whole bike) for cheap, might be fun?

I mean, why do we do anything with a bike older than 5 yrs (arbitrary number), unless it's for the fun of it?

I guess that is my point. If you try and convert it to 700c is it still an A la Carte?

[fourflys]

Originally Posted by charliedid

I guess that is my point. If you try and convert it to 700c is it still an A la Carte?

good point.. it was probably mostly a mental exercise anyway..

[charliedid]

That is not to say you shouldn't buy one...