On my way to exchange some pedals at a local used bike/part store I stumbled across a 20" Trek 800 'Antelope' frame. It already has a bottom bracket, as well as front brake calipers and both derailluers. I'm planning to buy some drop bars, 650c wheels (and 650x1.5 semi-slick tires to go with them), and some gnarly, shin-meat-loving pedals. Then, I'll scrap the derailluers (saving them for later use) and add a home-brewed chain tensioner. Other than the aforementioned components, I have all the things I need to make this previously unloved frame into a fun SS cyclocross bike! :) While I think that 650c wheels are a tad bit small for truly competitive cyclocross, I don't really plan to race this bike too heavily. It's more of a fun winter side project :) Here are some more pics:
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