Hi Everyone,
I have an old 2014 Scott Scale 910 that has become my training bike.
Since I have a proper dual suspension MTB, I would like to convert this epic hardtail into a hybrid gravel bike to use as a training bike or as a super light gravel bike for races like Race to the Sun.
Of course, I don't want to break the bank or spend the equivalent of a new bike on this build, so some advice would be greatly appreciated.
This is what I'm thinking of doing:
Replace the fork with a rigid carbon fork.
Replace the tires with narrower tires.
Fit a bigger chainring.
Replace the handlebars with gravel bars.
Replace the brakes that are compatible with the new bars.
My main challenges are the brakes and the rigid fork, as I have no idea which brakes will be compatible and I would like to get a secondhand set. The rigid fork is a challenge, because the 2014 scale has a non-boost wheel. I think the Rapede Pitchfork would work: https://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-pitchfork-3-0-29er-forks-v2/, luckily they also have a non-boost adapter If there are better alternatives, I'm all ears.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
