So I've been restoring my Frejus professional frame to sell for a newer frame, im looking for something more durable and reliable. I dont want to ride a frame from the 60's, seems dangerous. I was thinking of building up a 55cm Peugeot frame from the mid to late 80's with HLE fabrication with Sram, Cinelli, and Campagnolo components. I have also been looking into Cannondale, De rosa, Bianchi, Gios, and Orbea frames. I have some parts already and i would like to build the bike around these components. Mavic helium wheelset, Giro d'Italia bars with Flight deck 3 x 8 STI, and a Vetta gel saddle. Is there a way to get old frames to work with new STI or 8 speed technology?

Thanks.

Plenty of people have done it. There's a thread for people to show examples of their Classic and Vintage bikes outfitted with STI.
The last frame I'd put those parts on is an HLE Peugeot. Especially if you're looking into getting a Cannondale, De Rosa, Bianchi, Gios, or Orbea frame.
Any reason why you want to get an HLE Peugeot?

i look at it a little differently. if it has been working since the 60s, it is probably safe. safer than a new bike.

Quite puzzling how a peugeot with HLE should even be mentioned here, but the reason why im a cyclist today is because of my first bikes. A 1985 55cm Peugeot Avoriaz and a 1988 54cm Peugeot Bordeaux both with HLE tubing. Those bikes were great especially the Bordeaux, best feel i've had on the road yet. My idea here was to either get my old Peugeot back and spend more on the components, or get some Nice new frame and spend little on the components. Either way i would be a happy man.

I'm here today because I foolishly jumped into the pool back in '72, buying a Peugeot before they had names. It rode well and still does.

I have to agree with the OP that the Peugeot HLE bikes were quite nice. Surprisingly so.

In addition, the Bordeaux has a particularly nice ride, built as it was for long distance riding. The HLE Touraine I used to have had integrated wiring and racks. Might want to check to see; as I recall, the Bordeaux had 28" wheels - that might influence your decision.

This was the Peugeot i had, A pearl white 54cm with rigida 700c's. Any other Peugeots that are better or have similar riding quality? Im not too into the 70's ones.

https://mysite.verizon.net/imagelib/s...title=Bordeaux

I have a Canadian built HLE Peugeot at my parents' house on the east coast. It's acceptable, but I never really cared for it. It has the unusual 23.8 mm seatpost...

What is the best 9 speed derailleur with a 26.8 clamp?

Well terminology is mixed up here, a rear derailleur doesn't have a clamp that's the front. What shifters are you using? You're asking about 9 speed but mentioned 8 speed in the OP. I'm confused...

I have 3 x 8 shifters and a 9 speed cassette which i will be changing out for an 8 speed. but i heard not any ordinary front derailleur will work, you need one that is 8 or 9 speed compatible. Is that true?

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Bull****.

The front derailleur needs to be compatible with a triple crank if that is what you are using. The rear derailleur needs to be 8 speed compatible

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Okay, a frame from the 60's is fine but i have only had steel frames my whole life. I would like to own an aluminum frame or something lighter. I don't have anything against bikes from the 1960's especially a Frejus.

That is a horse of a different color. you would need to be careful shopping for a Alloy or carbon frame from the '80s as not all will easily accept 8spd wheels, like older Cdales without the cantilevered dropout

How much can you sell your frejus for? can you sell it for enough to buy a nice SL Bianchi or De Rosa? a bird in the hand yes?

If I were looking light and 80's I'd be looking for an early Klein. Those were beautifully made.

Peugeot HLE frames?? Why not a 501 framed Peugeot like the 84/85 PGNs. They will cost a little bit more, but you get a fully lugged frame with it and IIRC, a fully chromed fork too, plus Reynolds tubing. Nothing wrong with Peugeot HLE tubing, but most consider it as entry level tubing. The 501 frame will "wear" Cinelli and Campy components better, IMO

Chombi

I think i should be able to sell my Frejus for $500 or trade it for a frame. I will be looking into vintage lightweights that will accept 8 speeds. As for the HLE thing, it was just an idea. Klein is also an option but i will keep searching. Thanks for your help.