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Originally Posted by otto_kretschmer
Thats a possibility but I'm looking on ebay right now and it seems I can find whatever I need at a reasonable price.
First I have to get the frame in my hands so I know what the size of the chain stays width, bottom bracket, steering tube length and diameter.
So I got a question for the experts; I'm going to use vintage components for a vintage frame.
I don't know whats the difference between Campagnolo record and super record, and Shimano Duraace and 105, campy chorus?
I have a set of 20" BMX sew ups with campy hubs that I could use if I want to build my own wheels.
If I can fit the bike with campy gear that would be nifty
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Super Record, is top of the line for road racing. I think its just Record now. Not up to date with the latest from Campy. Chorus is their entry level or one level above entry level racing component.
Dura-Ace is top of the line Shimano road group. Ultegra or Shinamo 600 known in the old days was their entry. 105 is the modern day entry race/sports group. They discovered they can make a lot of money offering a water down ultegra or Dura Ace looking group set but built with heavier materials or should I say, no Ti or carbon.
I personally wouldn't get anything less then Ultegra. My first Ultegra group set is on my kid's Trek. 12 speed electronic. Its just sightly heavier then Dura-Ace. It all comes down to weight between the two.
the new comer SRAM is also very good. I have a complete set SRAM Force group set of 10 speed in a box. I had to have 11 speed when it came out. Use it for two seasons. I also have Shinamo 10 speed electronic group sitting in a box. Again, the 11 speed Dura-Ace was a must have when that came out. Now, I am running 12 speed with the 11 spd on the bike hanging from the garage. Yea, I have an illness. If you don't fine anything on ebay, let me know, Its always for sale at a great price since I have no need for them and I am not good at selling old stuff due to people not showing up.
I have to agree with Peter from Australia, ride the Cannondale to get you back on the road. Work on the steel bike, ride it and see how you like it. I know, its the journey and not the destination for you. I really to break it to you, its not the bike, its you that are going to do that 100 mile but with a quality bike, it helps, about 5-10%.
That set of campy hubs, Freewheel or cassette? If cassette, I believe 10 spd can be had with a 10 spd derailleur and shifter to make it work. 10 spd plus is great for those type of long 100 mile rides due to the ability to have wide range of gears. A large 28 tooth cog is golden on a 3000' ball buster climb to the finish and that's after 85 miles.
There are lots of riders and bikes out here in socal. People dump last year's models for the must have newest (I know how they feel). If you see something, I can have a look for you. I know bikes very well.