Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Just read the STI thread, there are hundreds of bikes in the C & V club that have modern components. My 1987 Schwinn has 2003 DA STI on it, my 1992 Schwinn has 2003 Ultegra STI on it, etc. And I have converted many bikes for others.
Just realize unless you score a deal on components, converting a bike to a modern drive is expensive. My preferred route is to buy a donor bike, and swap everything: wheels, derailleurs, shifters, crankset, bb, brake calipers, etc. I then resell the derated donor bike. Keeps the out of pocket costs to a minimum.