Classic components on modern bikes?
 

I've seen many examples of classic frames built up with decades-newer components (brifters, aero wheels, etc.). But, I haven't seen many of the reverse; modern frames built up with vintage components. As I'm working on putting together a late model Schwinn Peloton carbon fiber frame that I found cheaply, I'm considering using some older stuff that I've got around for now, i.e. a 1990s non-aero wheelset, platform pedals with clips, vintage leather saddle, and so forth.

Is there anyone else out there who has loaded up a new frame with old stuff? Is it crazy?

Bianchi Girl could post up her carbon K2 as her build was along these lines. I guess your pretty much limited to bar end shifters if you don't want to use STI/Ergo shifters on a newer bike since they don't have the bosses for downtube shifters most likely. I have a Selle Anatomica leather saddle on my bike that has a 11spd carbon Campy group, aero Reynolds wheels and all that other business you'd find on newer bikes. I'm in for the comfort and not being a weight weenie too much anymore.

Someday, I'm going to have a custom made frame made for me. I've started setting aside some nifty pieces for that bike-

Of course, whatever bike I have made- it'll probably be based on a C&V touring frame, so as new as it is, it'll probably be "more of the same."

This one? Thank You for the mention Henry. I don't know if this is what the OP has in mind but the frame is an '09ish and the components are mostly '88 Chorus.

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Micah, Is this something similar to what you had in mind. I got what I thought was a deal on this frame to give modern CF a try. I just used stuff I had around, an older 6spd shimano 600 tubular wheelset converted to 7, and as stated mostly Campi Chorus from '88. I ended up swapping the RD for an 600 to make shifting easier so I pay more attention how the bike rode and performed.

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For a while, I had my Lightning recumbent decked out in full Nuovo Record (except for the C-Record hubs). I've de-C&V'ed it since then:
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The two places I would never want to go retro are lighting systems and brake pads.

The one place I am hard-core retro is wheels -- I strongly favor traditional 3X spoke patterns, with at least 32 spokes per wheel.

I find it interesting how many racers are compelled to ride aero, low spoke count wheels as training wheels.
One could make an argument that if you raced on carbon rims that one should train on them, being that the brake pads will not require to be exchanged, but even with that, there are higher spoke count Carbon rims.

Way back we would ride the heaviest rims we could get, my training wheels were 36/40. I will admit I won those hubs at a race so that is why I rode them... There was one guy who trained on clinchers... Impressive. I stayed away from those as the time to exchange a tube was so long, on could expect to work back to the group if one or two stayed with you while you changed a tire with a tubular...

I have thousands of miles on 18/24 wheels, radial front, 2x rear. Not a single problem ever.

Knock on wood.