Originally Posted by
robbyville
Yeah good call.
I think the bike is a 7 spd hub. What do you think the width would be and will I have to cold set for new wheels?
A steel frame will take an 8-speed hub with just a little effort. My Guerciotti is 126mm spaced, and a 8-speed 130mm hub fits fine. It takes a little effort, but nothing your fingers can’t manage.
If you are patient, you’ll probably be able to do 8-speed Chorus for about $500 or so.