Retro roadies- old frames with STI's or Ergos
07-11-21, 10:09 PM
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It's done!!
'85 Peugeot P8 / 60cm
- Ultegra 6500 9 speed groupset
- 6500 BB (English thread)
- Tektro extra long reach calipers
- 6500 Hubs on Mavic CXP14 rims
- Custom "shorty" fenders (mostly to fill the gaps between the calipers 😂
- Swapped out the loooong 115mm CTA stem for an 80mm
Fenders are not typical, I'm aware, lol. I've got an '84 Univega for my yucky day rides, so the fenders are simply for looks and to fill in some of the space between the brakes and tires. They fit terribly when I got them, so I made custom tabs to bring them closer to the tires and to bring the rear one back a little bit as it sat too far forward for my liking.
Another thing I had to modify was the front derailleur. The cable ended up rubbing on the back of the derailleur pivot points, so I found some 10mm aluminum spacers that helped clear the cable from the mech's and notched a channel for the cable (see photos).
Had a lot of fun building this bike and it rides so damn smooth! As it sits, it's 24lbs, which is honestly perfect for me. I like a little heft to my bikes!
- Ultegra 6500 9 speed groupset
- 6500 BB (English thread)
- Tektro extra long reach calipers
- 6500 Hubs on Mavic CXP14 rims
- Custom "shorty" fenders (mostly to fill the gaps between the calipers 😂
- Swapped out the loooong 115mm CTA stem for an 80mm
Fenders are not typical, I'm aware, lol. I've got an '84 Univega for my yucky day rides, so the fenders are simply for looks and to fill in some of the space between the brakes and tires. They fit terribly when I got them, so I made custom tabs to bring them closer to the tires and to bring the rear one back a little bit as it sat too far forward for my liking.
Another thing I had to modify was the front derailleur. The cable ended up rubbing on the back of the derailleur pivot points, so I found some 10mm aluminum spacers that helped clear the cable from the mech's and notched a channel for the cable (see photos).
Had a lot of fun building this bike and it rides so damn smooth! As it sits, it's 24lbs, which is honestly perfect for me. I like a little heft to my bikes!
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07-12-21, 03:09 AM
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Here’s one I prepared some years ago. Not the most gorgeous frame, but the owner had sentimental ties to it, and wanted to be able to ride it a few more years. Was originally a 27” bike, 10 speed. I had to do it on a budget so no fancy parts at all.
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07-16-21, 06:40 PM
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Did it belong to an old Swede?
07-17-21, 02:43 AM
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07-28-21, 07:25 AM
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My first experience with ergos… and not a perfect setup but seems to work ok. Kind of cool finding the Sachs version. Running a 7 speed santé freewheel and 1st gen chorus rear in the “b” position.
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07-31-21, 11:08 AM
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Norte°le. Columbus steel, Carbon/steel/aluminum fork. Noticeably different from a steel fork. May need to source a fork to match.
Dura Ace 9100
(sorry if it exceeds the 9speed cat, just wanted to share)
Cheers!
Dura Ace 9100
(sorry if it exceeds the 9speed cat, just wanted to share)
Cheers!
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08-01-21, 01:58 PM
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1997 Jamis Quest
Picked this up off of Craigslist this afternoon for $100.00. The brifters need some work, but it should otherwise fill its intended purpose (dedicated trainer bike).
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08-01-21, 02:41 PM
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Update: Copious amounts of WD40 solved the brifter issue. Some new bar tape and a rear training tire should be all she needs.
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08-04-21, 02:42 AM
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Bikes from that era are the best deals out there. They're a little too new for the vintage crowd and too old for everyone else except for the few of us haha. I don't have room for any more bikes but I would have bought that for $100 anyway.
08-04-21, 07:55 AM
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Some would say it is all vintage with upgrades. Not pretty like most on this thread but it has great potential as it is the lightest of the stable.
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1984 Trek 760 with 85 fork, Superbe Pro hidden springs calipers, Pro levers, Pro crankset (130 BCD), latest gen Pro RD (cable adjustment), Pro FD, and indexed shifters. IRD 7 speed freewheel, post is American Classic, stem is Cinelli 1R with VIA handlbars, Keo Classic pedals, Flite TI saddle, Mavic 501 hubs and GL330 rims with Gatorskins.
May leave as is or repaint black.
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You might call this a sleeper.
P1040796 on Flickr1984 Trek 760 with 85 fork, Superbe Pro hidden springs calipers, Pro levers, Pro crankset (130 BCD), latest gen Pro RD (cable adjustment), Pro FD, and indexed shifters. IRD 7 speed freewheel, post is American Classic, stem is Cinelli 1R with VIA handlbars, Keo Classic pedals, Flite TI saddle, Mavic 501 hubs and GL330 rims with Gatorskins.
May leave as is or repaint black.
P1040788 on FlickrP1040794 on FlickrP1040790 on FlickrP1040439 on FlickrP1040438 on FlickrP1040793 on FlickrYou might call this a sleeper.
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08-04-21, 11:29 AM
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Someone here has to be the rebel...
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08-18-21, 07:14 PM
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9 speed with a triple. I thought about leaving the granny off for the photo, but it wouldn't look right to me.
08-23-21, 02:28 AM
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08-23-21, 06:02 AM
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They are Kelly TakeOffs. I got them some time ago to put on my wife’s bike but went with STI’s instead.
As I’ve gotten older I have been slowly moving away from friction downtube to index downtube to this setup and eventually to STI shifters.
The downside of this setup is that they do require going through different gyrations to position your hands in the right place to downshift and upshift. And they sit a tiny bit too far from the bars.
They we’re supposed to be short term, but they are starting to grow on me. Much nicer coming to a stop in traffic over downtube maintaining both hands on the bars.
The setup retains the downtube advantage of quickly going up or down through multiple gears with the flick of a lever, and you always know what gear you are in.
They are tough to find these days.
John
As I’ve gotten older I have been slowly moving away from friction downtube to index downtube to this setup and eventually to STI shifters.
The downside of this setup is that they do require going through different gyrations to position your hands in the right place to downshift and upshift. And they sit a tiny bit too far from the bars.
They we’re supposed to be short term, but they are starting to grow on me. Much nicer coming to a stop in traffic over downtube maintaining both hands on the bars.
The setup retains the downtube advantage of quickly going up or down through multiple gears with the flick of a lever, and you always know what gear you are in.
They are tough to find these days.
John
08-23-21, 06:51 AM
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They are Kelly TakeOffs. I got them some time ago to put on my wife’s bike but went with STI’s instead.
As I’ve gotten older I have been slowly moving away from friction downtube to index downtube to this setup and eventually to STI shifters.
The downside of this setup is that they do require going through different gyrations to position your hands in the right place to downshift and upshift. And they sit a tiny bit too far from the bars.
They we’re supposed to be short term, but they are starting to grow on me. Much nicer coming to a stop in traffic over downtube maintaining both hands on the bars.
The setup retains the downtube advantage of quickly going up or down through multiple gears with the flick of a lever, and you always know what gear you are in.
They are tough to find these days.
John
As I’ve gotten older I have been slowly moving away from friction downtube to index downtube to this setup and eventually to STI shifters.
The downside of this setup is that they do require going through different gyrations to position your hands in the right place to downshift and upshift. And they sit a tiny bit too far from the bars.
They we’re supposed to be short term, but they are starting to grow on me. Much nicer coming to a stop in traffic over downtube maintaining both hands on the bars.
The setup retains the downtube advantage of quickly going up or down through multiple gears with the flick of a lever, and you always know what gear you are in.
They are tough to find these days.
John
08-23-21, 06:55 AM
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Always interesting to see. I think the Gevenalle ones are possibly a better design. Thanks for the info!
09-02-21, 07:30 PM
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91 bianchi volpe that originally had a 7 speed freewheel and suntour command shifters. I understand why those never took off. Now, 9 speed in the rear with ultegra brifters and deore xt rear derailer.
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