Originally Posted by
muckymucky
yea there's an easier way to keep steel real: KILO TT~ because vintage conversions make me cry in a corner.
I picked up an '84 Trek 460 cheap. It was originally equipped with friction DT shifters, and the infamous Malliard Helicomatic rear hub. Why bother keeping such a terrible system geared? It made a much better FG conversion.
I agree with hairnet: as long as they don't get tarked out with colorful everything and stubby riser bars, why not? They can always be converted back.