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Old 04-08-16 | 06:59 AM
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I own an 87 SS and they are nice. I would not take the 600 components, transfer them to a touring frame and call it done though. Different animals.

Most touring rigs take Triples up front with a FD that can handle it plus the brakes are canti's that touring favors. The SS has racing Cinelli bars which would get old on long tours. Shifting for touring is better with barcons or brifter set ups not down tubes.

The rear freewheel needs to be bumped up to a wider gear range for a touring rig.

You might want to go with a Sport tourer type and forgo the full touring idea. That still gives you relaxed geometry, racier components and room for fenders and rack attachments.
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