MGOOF : Modern groupset on old frame

I used these on my eddy merckx, not light but the shape was good.

https://www.rosebikes.com/rose-race-attack-compact-drop-bar-488443

I use deda piega handlebars, they're cheap and certainly better than old curvy 80's bars. Some exemples here , here and here :)
I tried rose bike compact 26mm bars as well but found them heavy. Bontrager used to make the ssr vrc which was ok as well

Another vote for Deda Piega.

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I was looking for the same couple years ago but have settled for a set of NItto B115 AA on my Vitus; 135mm drop and 95mm reach. See pic, don't mind the bad tape job.

I do have a set of Nitto M151 F in 40cm going spare as they do not thread through the DA7400 stem, more modern shape but 128mm drop and 78mm reach. (But I'm EU so maybe not that interesting.)

niiice! i had the same exact frame! not seen many!! felt stiff and light and i was using ultegra with 1st gen cosmic alu wheels!

Thanks everyone for your recommendations! Lots to think about, but really useful replies, and some great looking bikes

I've got some Deda Piegas in Bris if you wanted to try them?!

Is there are recall on that Shimano crankset?

Based on my visual inspection, it seems just fine 👍

I see it's the hollow tech after 2012 ...

https://twitter.com/RideShimano/status/1704993936240943300?t=qUoMWw3-xe-Z6N9OldsATw&s=19

Bah! I have a FC-9000 too. Doesn't seem to be any word on how long the recall will last...

I reckon Star Trek have finally put a court order out. 😁

Just got my gazelle back - built up with Campagnolo Chorus 11 by @retrodicorsa - rides so smooth it’s like a new bike 👍🏻

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That is beautiful.

That looks great, best color this blue.
What tyres are you using, and the width?
Asking for a friend of page 187 ;)

These are 28c Specialized Turbo Cotton, I’ve not measured them for actual width but clearance is good, the only thing preventing mudguard installation is the skeleton callipers…

How is your Special doing and how are your Oxic holding up?

Oh! That's good.

Stop it you saucy bastard. That is too sexy

this is wonderful. lovely build of a stunning frameset

I bought this from @marky_marksafc a while ago who was a gent and came to meet me in London with the frame.
I took it to Dave Yates and he explained about the 753 tubing and getting the certification to build a frame with it.
I finally took it out for brief ride yesterday. Feels stiff'ish and glides along on the big tyres - I managed to fit some 30c in there with decent space.
A mix of 11-speed parts. The rims are heavy'ish but they're on C-record hubs and the champagne finish looks good so I'm sticking with them. Basic cork tape and a Turbo saddle because it's comfy.

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^I’m sure that was mine at one point.

Really nice build

Rim ano and frame colours are a great match

Cheers! :)
The paintwork is the best, whoever chose those colours 😎

Did you build it up @Jingle_Jangle?

I did have it built up, but think I sold it as frame only.