thanks Greg, I know what you mean about over-gearing. I have been using 4 total gears since I started riding. I could use 3 more when I venture into some bigger hills, but can't understand why we 20 speeds these days. On the Duc, I recently put on a new chain with 14/39 gearing. It's perfect for me.
Here's an example of what I'm talking about in terms of upgrading the bike. Just went to put on some 105 calipers (always loved them, never really needed more) and the rear crossmember is set too high.
Feel like I'm going to run into that a lot.
I think if I could mount my early 90s era Dura Ace shifters on the downtube with rear derailleur, I'd be 80% to what I need to get more out of the bike.
Bike.
