Originally Posted by jeveretts

The problem with that frame is that it was probably made for 27" wheels and not 700C, which limits your tire choices. Also, you will probably need to make minor frame modifications as you upgrade parts. I would think that to use a modern 9 speed MTB drive train you would have to cold set the stays to accept the modern hubs, probably around the same time you do that, you would want to have the canti mounts moved for 700c wheels... then, you would have an outstanding touring bike... on the cheap