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01-26-15 | 03:47 PM

Tandem Tom

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Bikes: 1992 Serotta Colorado II,Co-Motion Speedster, Giant Escape Hybrid, 1977 Schwinn Super Le Tour

Need a new RD

I am now looking for a new RD for my 1984 Miyata 610. The hubs(8 speed cassette) and rims(700c) are on their way. I am going indexed.
I am thinking a long cage RD but would like one that "goes with" this bike. Shiny is better!!
Thoughts??
Thanks!

01-26-15 | 03:53 PM

brockd15

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I personally think the 9 speed series of Shimano stuff looks really good on vintage bikes. Something like a 6500 long cage with or without the logo removed (it's pretty low key, anyway).

01-26-15 | 04:08 PM

Steve Whitlatch

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A late 1980`s Deore should be able to climb 8.

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