Retro roadies- old frames with STI's or Ergos
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I found this bottecchia with a mismatch of non original parts and ended up doing a full retro/modern update It's a 1989/90, Columbus SP frame (59cm) and though it's not the highest end frame, something about it spoke to me. I went with a full Ultegra 6500 group, nitto everywhere I could and Sun cr18/shimano 105 wheels... sourced everything used (to keep costs down) except the wheels. Still need to match the bar tape better and put new tires on it, but so far I'm quite happy. I couldn't resist the ridiculous vintage turbo saddle
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Oddly hard to find black quill stems in 26.0 that aren't by Origin8 or Profile Design. Ended up finding this on Ebay UK.. I'll update the OP with specs.
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I found this bottecchia with a mismatch of non original parts and ended up doing a full retro/modern update It's a 1989/90, Columbus SP frame (59cm) and though it's not the highest end frame, something about it spoke to me. I went with a full Ultegra 6500 group, nitto everywhere I could and Sun cr18/shimano 105 wheels... sourced everything used (to keep costs down) except the wheels. Still need to match the bar tape better and put new tires on it, but so far I'm quite happy. I couldn't resist the ridiculous vintage turbo saddle
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From all the pictures I've seen online, it looks like the correct fork.
I'm far from an expert, but the ride quality (even with the weird mismatched parts) was what drew me to the bike in the first place-- I had ridden some entry level modern bikes and been unimpressed before riding this bottecchia. I've only been able to go around the block, so to speak, with the new setup, but I'm hoping to get out there tomorrow or the next day for a longer ride.
I'm far from an expert, but the ride quality (even with the weird mismatched parts) was what drew me to the bike in the first place-- I had ridden some entry level modern bikes and been unimpressed before riding this bottecchia. I've only been able to go around the block, so to speak, with the new setup, but I'm hoping to get out there tomorrow or the next day for a longer ride.
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Oddly hard to find black quill stems in 26.0 that aren't by Origin8 or Profile Design. Ended up finding this on Ebay UK.. I'll update the OP with specs.
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Welcome to the forum.
Great bike.
Don't sell SP short, choice of many a pro rider who needed strength, especially on large frames.
I found this Bottecchia with a mismatch of non original parts and ended up doing a full retro/modern update It's a 1989/90, Columbus SP frame (59cm) and though it's not the highest end frame, something about it spoke to me. I went with a full Ultegra 6500 group, nitto everywhere I could and Sun cr18/shimano 105 wheels... sourced everything used (to keep costs down) except the wheels. Still need to match the bar tape better and put new tires on it, but so far I'm quite happy. I couldn't resist the ridiculous vintage turbo saddle
Great bike.
Don't sell SP short, choice of many a pro rider who needed strength, especially on large frames.
I found this Bottecchia with a mismatch of non original parts and ended up doing a full retro/modern update It's a 1989/90, Columbus SP frame (59cm) and though it's not the highest end frame, something about it spoke to me. I went with a full Ultegra 6500 group, nitto everywhere I could and Sun cr18/shimano 105 wheels... sourced everything used (to keep costs down) except the wheels. Still need to match the bar tape better and put new tires on it, but so far I'm quite happy. I couldn't resist the ridiculous vintage turbo saddle
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I'm piecing together a (mostly) 9 speed Chorus group. The cranks are 10 speed, but everything else is 9. One of the only things I still need is the front derailleur. Sheldon says it doesn't really matter but that makes me a little nervous. Should I go with 9 to match the shifters or 10 to match the cranks? Would an slightly older 8 work? Does it matter at all?
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I'm piecing together a (mostly) 9 speed Chorus group. The cranks are 10 speed, but everything else is 9. One of the only things I still need is the front derailleur. Sheldon says it doesn't really matter but that makes me a little nervous. Should I go with 9 to match the shifters or 10 to match the cranks? Would an slightly older 8 work? Does it matter at all?
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Rather tired Gitane from 1980 with a very long stem (140 mm). Planning a change to Brifters and a clincher wheelset. Sanded Down a stem converter and have bought a French BB on German ebay for a change to a 7400 crankset.
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Should be fine. IMHO it's only when going to drastically up/down, eg 6 to 10 speed would I be concerned because chain thickness.
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2-New or Used, they can come from Origin8, Wheels Mfg, and of course, Shimano or Campy. Amazon or eBay can have a set to your door fairly quickly, fairly cheaply.
Not as big a market for them now that most new bikes have adjusters or stop built in, and a lot of newer road bikes run the cable housing all the way from shifter to derailleur. Which means you save money on cable stops but pay through the nose for extra cable housing.
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Not as sexy as that Colnago Super^, but I'm very happy with my Bin-Build Panasonic with Shimergo drivetrain. In fact I'm so happy with it that this is the third thread I've posted it to... Forgive me!
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Inspired by this thread, I've done a bit of a review of converting 7 speed (shimano) to STI/Ergo/brifters, to pass on some knowledge
https://thebicyclerebuilder.wordpres...ifter-options/
If you feel I've left something out, please PM me!
https://thebicyclerebuilder.wordpres...ifter-options/
If you feel I've left something out, please PM me!
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Almost finished neo-retro Huissoon Columbus SLX ride.
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