Is it worth it?
10-31-11 | 08:47 PM
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10-31-11 | 08:51 PM
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I would think it depends at what price you can get replacement parts? Did you try google, ebay as a starting search? All of the parts you desire are out there.
10-31-11 | 11:23 PM
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^^^ It's also going to depend on the value of the frame and existing wheels.
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11-01-11 | 04:08 AM
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I did this to a bike of mine, while I wasn't to fussy about parts - I upgraded a 24 speed to a 27 speed because it ended up being cheaper (well marginally more expensive short term, but cheaper long term due to other parts wearing out/failing) to replace the entire drive train (chainwheels, cranks, cassette, f/r dérailleurs, chain and shifters) than to get the obsolete replacement part I needed.
It all depends on how much you value the rest of the bike, and what deals you can get on the bits - I got some very good deals of a well known auction site and a rummage (reduced price) bin in a local chain store.
It all depends on how much you value the rest of the bike, and what deals you can get on the bits - I got some very good deals of a well known auction site and a rummage (reduced price) bin in a local chain store.
11-01-11 | 04:43 AM
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Personally, I wouldn't bother unless the parts are already worn out. Chainrings tend to last a bit longer than cassettes, which in turn tend to last longer than chains. Just replace parts as they wear, unless you're looking specifically to change the setup. BTW, a derailleur will generally shift whatever number of sprockets you ask it to as long as the cable pull is compatible with that of the shifter, so there probably won't be a need to replace that even if you're changing the sprocket count.
Some good reference articles here:
https://sheldonbrown.com/speeds.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-spacing.html
Some good reference articles here:
https://sheldonbrown.com/speeds.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-spacing.html
11-01-11 | 04:54 AM
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11-01-11 | 02:34 PM
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11-01-11 | 02:35 PM
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11-01-11 | 02:36 PM
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11-01-11 | 02:38 PM
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Personally, I wouldn't bother unless the parts are already worn out. Chainrings tend to last a bit longer than cassettes, which in turn tend to last longer than chains. Just replace parts as they wear, unless you're looking specifically to change the setup. BTW, a derailleur will generally shift whatever number of sprockets you ask it to as long as the cable pull is compatible with that of the shifter, so there probably won't be a need to replace that even if you're changing the sprocket count.
Some good reference articles here:
https://sheldonbrown.com/speeds.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-spacing.html
Some good reference articles here:
https://sheldonbrown.com/speeds.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-spacing.html
11-01-11 | 02:39 PM
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Well, if I upgrade some of the components. The new components may not be compatible with the old one etc. The current components on the bike are still in fair conditions.
11-01-11 | 02:49 PM
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Pricepoint has a SRAM X7 build kit for $239.98. That's a hard to beat deal. https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/192...d-Kit-2010.htm
How does it compare with Shimano Deore?
Sorry, but I'm still kind of new to bike components etc.
11-01-11 | 02:54 PM
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A few years ago I switched from Shimano XT to SRAM X7 and preferred the shifting on the X7. Like all things others will have a differing opinion, but I really like SRAM components.
11-01-11 | 02:56 PM
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And it depends on how much you love the bike for it's own sweet self.
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11-01-11 | 03:04 PM
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Hey there ChowChow!
If I were you, I'd dismantle the bike and have it powder-coated. Next, I'd get my wheels nice and shiny (like new). I'd replace the casette, the derailleurs, the chain, and the shifters, all at one time. If on a budget, I would wait to replace the handlebars, stem, seat, and seat post. Perhaps, one per month or so.
When you're done, it will be like new! It would have also been a lot of fun!
That's the greatest thing about chromoly, you don't have to worry about your bike pooping out on you, just after doing a bunch of upgrades! You'll essentially have a brand new bike!
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Go for it!
If I were you, I'd dismantle the bike and have it powder-coated. Next, I'd get my wheels nice and shiny (like new). I'd replace the casette, the derailleurs, the chain, and the shifters, all at one time. If on a budget, I would wait to replace the handlebars, stem, seat, and seat post. Perhaps, one per month or so.
When you're done, it will be like new! It would have also been a lot of fun!
That's the greatest thing about chromoly, you don't have to worry about your bike pooping out on you, just after doing a bunch of upgrades! You'll essentially have a brand new bike!
- Slim
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Go for it!
11-01-11 | 03:11 PM
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Hey there ChowChow!
If I were you, I'd dismantle the bike and have it powder-coated. Next, I'd get my wheels nice and shiny (like new). I'd replace the casette, the derailleurs, the chain, and the shifters, all at one time. If on a budget, I would wait to replace the handlebars, stem, seat, and seat post. Perhaps, one per month or so.
When you're done, it will be like new! It would have also been a lot of fun!
That's the greatest thing about chromoly, you don't have to worry about your bike pooping out on you, just after doing a bunch of upgrades! You'll essentially have a brand new bike!
- Slim
PS.
Go for it!
If I were you, I'd dismantle the bike and have it powder-coated. Next, I'd get my wheels nice and shiny (like new). I'd replace the casette, the derailleurs, the chain, and the shifters, all at one time. If on a budget, I would wait to replace the handlebars, stem, seat, and seat post. Perhaps, one per month or so.
When you're done, it will be like new! It would have also been a lot of fun!
That's the greatest thing about chromoly, you don't have to worry about your bike pooping out on you, just after doing a bunch of upgrades! You'll essentially have a brand new bike!
- Slim
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Go for it!
https://forums.mtbr.com/vintage-retro...ra-390939.html
You'll have to scroll down a bit to see how it turned out.
11-01-11 | 03:31 PM
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I really like what this guy did to his 1987 Schwinn Sierra. I got the exact same one. With the same colors etc too.
https://forums.mtbr.com/vintage-retro...ra-390939.html
You'll have to scroll down a bit to see how it turned out.
https://forums.mtbr.com/vintage-retro...ra-390939.html
You'll have to scroll down a bit to see how it turned out.
How's the paint holding up on yours?...Does it look anything close to that vintage-retro-classic Sierra we linked?
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11-01-11 | 03:34 PM
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11-01-11 | 03:50 PM
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If I were you, I couldn't wait to get started!...Man!...Are you LUCKY!
That means you can just skip the paint-job altogether, and go straight for the upgrades....
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