Thread: Brifter Upgrade Question
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Old 04-04-08 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Rabid Koala
I didn't change anything but the shifters, but I just upgraded my 92 Paramount 7 speed to brifters. I have 600 derailleurs. The brifters are either 105 or RSX, but they work perfectly and I love the change.
Yup, that's what I'd recommend. Consider, if you upgrade to RSX 7 speed, you can keep your rear wheel, add a 7 speed freewheel, redish the wheel and your good to go. Well, maybe you'll have to replace the DA rear derailer, I'm not sure. I'm going to make the same change to an 86 Fuji Team.
There are no spacing issues if you upgrade to 7 speed because it will fit in a 126mm frame. You can probably make this change for under or close to $100.
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