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Old 04-04-08 | 09:19 AM
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)

Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix

Brifter Upgrade Question

OK, I am really starting to get jealous of the modern drivetrains I see on my club rides.

I am riding a 1986 steel frame with full dura-ace 7400 6 speed...works fine but I am considering changing to 9 or 10 speed with brifters. The question is can I keep my front and rear derailleurs? I am hoping I could, to save money. I would ideally just buy the brifters, cassette/cogs (and a new rear wheel), and a chain. Heck, I would even keep the DT front derailleur (a la Lance) if it would save me a few bucks.

Would this work?

Doug
1986 Alpine

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