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Old 02-04-23, 01:17 PM
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Vintage Frame/Modern Electronic Gruppo

Setting aside the moral barriers for a moment, has anyone used a modern electronic Gruppo like SRAM on a vintage steel frame build? I am unlikely to do this on a special frame, but putting a SRAM rim brake groupset on a mid-range frame with aluminum wheels sounds doable, although perhaps smacking of apostasy.

I am interested in such builds if folks are willing to share their experience, particularly whether they are happy with the finished product as a bike they would ride frequently.

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Old 02-04-23, 01:47 PM
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I replaced Campy NR with Campy 10 speed once. Loved it and had zero complaints. Had to spread the rear to get wheel in and out, but that didn't happen very often so it was no big deal. Just do it.
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It depends on the rear spacing. If you can cold set to 130, great. I couldn't with my Schwinn Prologue with Tange Prestige tubing but I was still able to fit a 130mm spacing (used it as a home trainer). Not something I want to do fixing a flat out on a ride.
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Dedhed, that link is exactly what I am looking for. My search skills failed me. Thanks for the assist. That link will keep me busy for a long time.

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The bikes we call vintage are still being made today by custom builders, or the lugged Somas. Sram stuff bolts right on.
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not electronic, but I have 11 speed shimano on vintage bikes and like it. all you need it the 130 spread

one option to consider (even though it is not my cup of tea) is a Sram 1x setup
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All my bikes are older but not quite vintage (90s-00s). I've currently got SRAM 10SP on all of them. I've contemplated going electronic on the nicer ones but I wouldn't know what to do with the leftover cable guides on the frame. Don't really want to grind them off but feel like they'd be out of place with Etap.
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I do not have electrical drivetrain, but I love classic framesets with modern groupsets. IMO, there is no such thing as morality regarding the building of any bicycle. Build it how you want it, with components that work for you. I had a late 80's frame set that I purchased when new. In 2017, I stripped it to bare steel and had it powder coated. I rebuilt with the DT levers. It's not that I dislike that set up, but I rarely rode the bike, opting to ride a bike that had STI levers. I replaced the DT levers with STI levers and never regretted it.
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I do not have electrical drivetrain, but I love classic framesets with modern groupsets. IMO, there is no such thing as morality regarding the building of any bicycle. Build it how you want it, with components that work for you. I had a late 80's frame set that I purchased when new. In 2017, I stripped it to bare steel and had it powder coated. I rebuilt with the DT levers. It's not that I dislike that set up, but I rarely rode the bike, opting to ride a bike that had STI levers. I replaced the DT levers with STI levers and never regretted it.
I cold set the rear to 130 using RJ the Bike Guy, youtube, homemade spreader and technique. Again, did not regret doing so. Before spreading, getting the rear wheel on and off, was a pain. What's the point of having a rebuilt bike that you do not ride?
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I'm doing it now on a Colnago. Had to drill holes in the frame for Campagnolo EPS cables, and silver solder reinforcements for piece of mind.

I also converted to flat mount disc brakes.
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