Originally Posted by
bikemig
You might want to consider a 650b conversion for that Windsor but brake reach may be an issue. The parts mix is easy. I’d just get Deore/shimano 600 quality parts and go 3 by 7 with shimano bar end shifters. One thing I've found is that when setting up a triple with a shimano 110/74 bcd crank, a 127 mm sealed square taper bottom bracket works best.
Well, so, I've found out that 7s barend shifters aren't exactly easy to find or cheap. After tinkering with things tonight I'm half decided to go with the Schwinn Voyageur. I'm not sure the 3x7 indexed XT/Deore option you're talking about will be easy to find. And honestly, for the sake of ease a 2x7 drivetrain would be awesome, if I could find a period correct ~50/34 crank. 48/32 would be ideal. Did someone like TA make such a thing?