Old 09-09-13 | 10:02 AM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)

Originally Posted by photogravity
If that's the case you'll *really* hate to see what I did to my 1967 Carlton and early-1970s Peugeot PX-8! Of course, in keeping with my goal of "ridding the world of derailleurs, one bicycle at a time", I went in the opposite direction and put internal gear hubs on bikes that formerly had derailleurs.

Obviously, when I'm finished with this project I'll update everyone here. Unfortunately, I'm crazy busy of late so it might be a while.
Well, a thoughtful and clean IGH conversion with good parts doesn't seem as bad as hanging a bunch of plastic derailleurs and stem shifters on such a fine frame.
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