Originally Posted by
Edbonsky
Hi all,
If you were to build up a bike (circa early 80s) with only the frameset and no other components, excluding price and brand loyalty, what are you're general order of choosing components.
I'm curious about wheel size and brake choices as well. I have a feeling that's something that can lead to the most mismatched combination effecting actual use.
All thoughts are welcome! And sure, you can point out this is a noob question.
Thanks!
Originally Posted by
Edbonsky
Lol, interesting way to slip in you're brand preference. I'm trying to maintain components to Italian but it probably won't be all campy.
Appreciate the input
what is your goal.....period correct, sorta period correct or vintage frame with modern components.
if it is the modern and assuming steel you would need to cold set the rear and then the cheapest lowest hassle way to go is to get a gruppo from an english bike site like ribble or wiggle and wheels from velomine or similar
it would be cheaper to do shimano than campy.
otherswise a good source is the C&V for sale section...put up a WTB there