MGOOF : Modern groupset on old frame

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Julien1A in reply to @%~}
How I approach it:

Step 1:
- frame for 7s or more (130mm): option for modern groupset
- frame for 6s or less: no modern groupset, too much trouble
Step 2: Groupset (if modern groupset option):
- Silver:
  - 11s new Campagnolo centaur (but with skeleton brakes) or 2nd hand dura-ace 9000
  - Silver 105 is painted and not polished, to avoid
  - 10s or below: many options
  - Specialite TA carmina cranks are a nice option
- Black:
  - many options but Campagnolo Chorus has the best modern option price/look/feel ratio
Step 3: wheels
- Silver: very painful to find
- Black: a lot
Step 4: Cockpit
- Silver: Classic stem: Cinelli / Deda / Nitto
- Black: Modern stem

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%~} in reply to @Julien1A

Thanks.

It’s 126mm spacing but I’ve spread stays before to take a wider hub. Really no drama.

I love the look of Centaur but 9000 is a no brainer if I can pick up a full groupset for not much more than £400.

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Kimmo in reply to @%~}

I’ve spread stays before

Hopefully followed by dropout alignment?
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Julien1A in reply to @%~}

Just realized that yes 7s are supposedly still 126mm. Never had issue putting a 130mm in it! Maybe because it is big frame 64cm, but yours is too. But yes requires a well tighten skewer.

May I ask what is the freewheel you have on your wheels? If 11s Shimano and Campagnolo are supposed to be compatible-ish (never tried though).

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