Originally Posted by
fietsbob
why not just buy a new Bike , it's cheaper than buying all those parts one at a time + having the narrow
rear dropouts, widened accurately to suit.
Where would I find a Record+Chorus bike for under $500? I spent less moving on to 10 cogs with new carbon Ultrashift ergo levers, new nickel-chrome cassette and chain, and e-bay Record Titanium rear derailleur?
One could find a 9/10/11 speed Campagnolo rear hub and front derailleur for under $50 each if they wanted which would bring the total to $600.
One could also use a $40 brand new Xenon rear mechanism or $85 Veloce with the new large pulleys and outer knuckle instead of a $150 used Record part.