Bicycle Mechanics - Building a Road Worthy Bianchi Axis

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khbrown
09-19-02, 09:44 PM
I have an older Bianchi Axis Hybrid circa 1988. Its equipped with Shimano sis group(I think), 700x35c wheels, IRC all terrain tires, center pull brakes, and bar end click shifters. I want to make it more road worthy. So far I've purchased Campy Chorus crank set & bb, and front derailler. I'm also planning to purchase a Chorus rear derailler. What type of shifters would you suggest? Will campy bar ends work, or would you go with something else? Can I get slicks to fit my rims, or should I look for a better wheel set? What problems will I run into? How would you proceed? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Ken

MichaelW
09-20-02, 05:50 AM
The Axis is built for cyclo-cross. Its not a hybrid of anything, but a thouroughbred. Its an excellent choice for general road riding, esp in winter.
Put some narrower, high pressure slick on. Depending on wheel size, you may be able to get a 25, but definately a 28mm. For winter, consider a 32mm slick, like Panaracer Pasela.
If the wheels are OK, keep using them, but for an upgrade, get the best Campy hub you can afford, on a Mavic OpenPro rim.
Fit some koolstop brake pads for the best stopping power.

You may as well fit Ergoshifters, unless you need friction override. Most CX riders use them, and pretty much all road riders.
pokey
09-20-02, 07:04 AM
Barends work fine , and are lighter and cheaper than integrated brake shfters. Campy bar end or downtube index shifters do not have a friction mode,as Shimano has the patent on that little angle.