Vintage rebuild dos and donts
I want to rebuild an early 80's Nishiki Intl. Its a ten speed with the standard Dia comp/ Suntour componets. Want to make it into a three ring hill climber with maybe 8 on the back. Would like to end up with a cool vintage that still doesnt give much up to a modern ride in terms of performance. I ride with some semi serious guys. Here are some questions I know a lot is personal taste but I'm looking for cool /uncool too.
Frame will need paint, try to duplicate stock paint or a different color with a different color on the lugs.
Put decals back on? (can you get decals?) cool /uncool?
700 mm aero wheels 23 mm tires cool / uncool 27" Aero wheels??
Long shot here. Can a guy use the old big front hub to make up an aero wheel?
Assume the 700 wheels mean a casette and a modern RD? maybe brakes?
Friction shifter should work with modern RD?
Would an old three ring crank and derailer work with the narrow chain for a 8 speed cassette?
Other cool/ uncool things too know?