Road Cycling - old frames and new components and vice versa

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rj987652003
08-13-04, 01:42 PM
Hi, I'm thinking about building a bike pieced together with parts found in my local online classified. It seems like there are a lot of good deals on parts in my area......(shimano 105 frt and rear deraillers, 105 crank and bottom bracket for only $50 OBO). There are also a bunch of frames being advertised.

My next quest is can you install a modern parts group on an older bare frame and fork. About how old can I go before I run into problems with compatibility.

nolageek
08-13-04, 02:16 PM
Before I stripped it down to single speed I was using newish shimano parts with my older Schwinn singlespeed cruiser frame. Still get looks though, because of my bullhorns. :)

Hack it until it works. :)

Vincent
sorebutt
08-13-04, 02:48 PM
thins to consider when using an older frame:
- does the frame has all the bosses, and cable routes for new shifters
- What kind of front derailleur does it take (clamp or brazed)
- will the read spacing (between the 2 rear dropouts) fit your wheels and cassette
- Bottom bracket threading