@dddd: You are likely correct on the cassette. The seller claimed it was a Suntour cassette and I have not removed and inspected. I like your point on the friction shifting differences and I will be using a new 8 speed chain. I will probably keep the Uniglide freehub based on your feedback.


@lasauge and @Phil_gretz and [MENTION=6981]miamijim[/MENTION]: I have not removed the freehub yet but I am pretty certain the 105 hub is an early one that is not compatible with a hyperglide freehub body. I found this video of what this type of conversion entails and I'm not sure I want to get into freehub ball bearings, pawls, cone and dust cap differences etc. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised and find out I can slide a hyperglide freehub right on, in which case I may take your advice. Thanks for the help either way!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaBQHCU9TDw