Thread: Restoring Custom Vintage (Columbine) Bike - Finishing the Build
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Old 06-16-24 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by PromptCritical
After mulling this over last night, I think I'm going to ask John if he can modify the frame to accept a modern hub. I don't want a garage queen and I can live with the brifters being non-period correct. Downtube shifters just aren't going to work well enough for me and the result would be rarely riding the bike. I found 9-speed Campy brifters on eBay (I really need a lifetime ban on eBay).
I'm sure I can make them work, and they are a pretty small deviation from period correct. Decisions, decisions.....

Anyone know what the differences are between an 8-speed and 9-speed Campy rear hub (both Athena, I think)?
Great to hear this, make it so.
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