MGOOF : Modern groupset on old frame

Carbon spacer work well, I think I'm gonna look into replacing the steerer but rather not damage the paint.

The best example of how I want my bike to look is this perfect example with a nicely slammed stem on Instagram;

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So just in time, Velo Orange announced a new stem.

The only problem is that it's a 90 degrees stem which will look odd if you wish to mimick a classic look.

31.8mm clamp with removable face, I reckon it'll look good when slammed.

Will order a 110mm one in black once it's out (no 120mm, boo).

Do I need to be looking for a particular bottom bracket standard/type so I can run a Shimano threaded BB with an old frame as opposed to, say, square taper?

You mean run the external bottom bracket? Your question a little vague.

As long it's BSA or Italian, just get it chased and faced, and buy correct BB for it.

You're gonna have to have a bloody long head tube to slam that

Yes - that's what I meant. Well deciphered.

Thanks.

That stem is going to look like total dogwank. What problem is it solving that a Nitto can't?

well said, looks like its off a halfords mtb

If I may submit my former steed:

90mm stem?

I only realised that, gah.

on the first build? I think so.

I know you said it's hard to find but silver Rival does look good.

Damn you, you just got me googling to see if theres any on ebay any more. TBH it would be easier to buy black and strip and polish it.

Not sure if this fits the criteria -
98' Frame
03' Group

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Best working but ugliest groupset ever.

31.8 clamp?

Problem of it's own making. Just use 26.0

Readers wife.

@jambo That Rossin makes me want to cry it's so beautiful. That tubing and lugset is out of this world. I believe Stanridge Cycles made a track frame out of the same stuff last year - amazing

All mine now, going to move the Carrera to this 1994 exampe, too good to miss (and my size), especially with Columbus SLX

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@lechef yeah those Rossins are really nice, the lugs and BB are just enough angular. Will get searching for that Stanridge track frame.

@edscoble lovely, look forward to seeing it built up. What TT does it have, 54? Chain peg too 👍

TT is 56cm, ST is 58 (c-t-t), it's exactly the same size as my Carrera if the seat tube is also 73 degrees.

Pump pegs is lovely, previous owner got it custom painted by Batavus because he didn't like their offering.

Got a nitto quill stem for this, a black seat post unfortunately because Thomson don't make in-line in silver (27mm).

RIP sweet prince

There's an exact same one owned by the mechanic in the London Cycle Workshop.