Been thinking about switching my components from my 86 nishiki sport to my 79 continental. Of course the aluminum rims with sealed hubs are a definate. But my question would be, which of the other components should i change over beside the cranks maybe? which derailer should be better?

The one I have is a Nishiki Sport, with the following:

Suntour AR Front and Rear Der.

Sugino XT Front 3pc (Aluminum)

Shimano Rear rim/hub (steel) - to be replaced with the rear from my Lotus Elan (takes it from 10 to 12 speed, and gets rid of steel for Aluminum) the 'new' rim is Jou Ya F23 - 6 gear shimano

Jou Ya F23 Front rim/hub - from the Lotus (the rim that was on it was warped badly and had a shredded tire and tube)

Dia-Compe 1284M Quick Release alloy Calipers with matching Dia-Compe Quick Release System levers

"Custom" Aluminum Neck

Champion Handle bar


and the specs on the continental

10 speed. Stem shifters. 38 to 100 gear range. GT-290 front derailleur. GT-510 rear derailleur. Chain wheel guard. Full chrome tubular fork with special trim. 27 x1¼ tires. Oval head badge. Name on top tube. Center pull brakes with suicide levers. Quick release front hub. Alloy stem and Randonneur handlebars.