I have a wonderful Miyata 312 that is currently set up as a fixed-only bike. Since I have two other singlespeed/fixed bikes with flip-flop hubs, I really don't need three.

I love the ride so much that I'm considering converting back to a geared bike. I have all of the parts I would need. What I'm wondering is whether it would make sense to use a gorgeous Dura Ace partial group that I bought from an extremely nice BF member.

I was going to use the Dura Ace group on another bike, but ended up selling the bike to make room for one I wanted more than that one. Sound familiar?

Anyways, It will end up being a Frankenbike anyway, so what do you think about using the Dura Ace partial group on the bike and leaving the Exage brakes? The Dura Ace crank is the beautiful 70s model with black in the hollows of the arms and black chainrings. It and the FD, RD (Crane) and pedals came off of a 70s Paramount.

Here are pics of the components. The Miyata is an '89 and it black and gray. Beautiful beast it is.

Anyways, let's hear some feedback!