I'm going to let you folks build this, Put on your thinking caps
09-03-09, 03:00 PM
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Hasn't been for me. I've a vintage Palo Alto, a Cinelli, and a Dancelli all rigged with Campy 10 speed Cetaur triple groups, as well as a modern aluminum/CF Pinarello. Even my daughter's 80's battaglin sports that group without issue.
I can't climb fer crap, so the triple is a no-brainer for me. A compact double is a compromise, and you'll find yourself shifting a lot more up front if you have one, especially on rollers.
I can't climb fer crap, so the triple is a no-brainer for me. A compact double is a compromise, and you'll find yourself shifting a lot more up front if you have one, especially on rollers.
09-03-09, 09:54 PM
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Local CL here has a 9-sp Ultegra group, w/wheels, 12-27 cassette that can be swapped out, for $275. FD/RD/calipers/STI's/BB/cassette/chain/Ultegra hubs w/Mavic rims/Vittorio EVO tires/53/39 crankset. Chapel Hill NC.
09-03-09, 10:21 PM
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I had a similar project and went with Dura Ace 10 speed downtube shifters. That way I still have the vintage vibe. Plus, less weight going up hill...
09-03-09, 11:51 PM
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Just 100 bucks gets you a sturdy classic look Sugino crankset.
I live in a really hilly canyon and run a 24-34-44 with a 12-13-14-15-16-17-19-21 8 speed for a nice touring range of 31 to 99 gear inches.
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09-04-09, 08:45 AM
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Nice looking rig OldPedalPusher!
