Originally Posted by
Rodrider88
Thanks for the information, folks!
I’ll be going for the slow and steady build I think, so before I strap up a nice SR handlebar with the brooks tape and all that, I’ll go for the basic controls:
- Sakae droppers on
- temporary RX100 levers that I have lying around (hopefully they’ll work well enough for now)
Later moving to some centre pulls I think - Tips welcome!
- bar end shifters, maybe see what’s going around second hand, or failing that some new set up. TBC.
- all on top of any old quill stem that I have lying around
i also have some Shimano arabesque stuff that I need to utilise... so that could be a go
Personally, I would convert that Arabesque stuff to cash, rather than utilize. Then use the cash to assist for your build. Bar end shifters, I'd probably get an 8 speed set, they are available new. When I do this I limit out the lowest (big cog) on your RD. 7 and 8 speed are nearly identical spacing wise. I'd run it 7 speed.
Center pull brakes are a really bad idea. Original cantilever brakes were very nice. I see someone put V brakes on there, they are fine too. V brakes have a different pull ratio so your RX100 levers may not work.