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I have an old 10 speed, 30+ years old. It got rebuilt with adequate
parts 15 to 20 years ago that are still durable for the limited biking
I have gotten into for exercise reasons. A friend I ride with has a
new Gary Fisher Wingra and the upright positioning and quick shifters
mounted on the upright handlebars have me jealous. He let me ride it
and it is much more comfortable as well as easier on my back.
I'm not ready to spend $500 on a new bike for the limited riding I do
which amounts to 1 to 2 hours per week. What I do want to play with
is to update my 10 speed to the quick shifters/brake handles on
upright handlebars.
Handlebars and the quick shifters are easy enough to come by. What
issues am I going to have converting to these newer style controls?
I'm seeing two sizes of handle bar mounts - 25.4 MM and 31.8 MM. I
assume I have the 25.4 but will confirm by measuring.
I have old center pull brakes and was wondering if the the combo
shifters/brake handles will create any problems here. I'm looking at
something like a Shimano ST-EFM50 set up.
Any other pitfalls I need to watch out for along with solutions?
Thanks for any help.
Mike O.
parts 15 to 20 years ago that are still durable for the limited biking
I have gotten into for exercise reasons. A friend I ride with has a
new Gary Fisher Wingra and the upright positioning and quick shifters
mounted on the upright handlebars have me jealous. He let me ride it
and it is much more comfortable as well as easier on my back.
I'm not ready to spend $500 on a new bike for the limited riding I do
which amounts to 1 to 2 hours per week. What I do want to play with
is to update my 10 speed to the quick shifters/brake handles on
upright handlebars.
Handlebars and the quick shifters are easy enough to come by. What
issues am I going to have converting to these newer style controls?
I'm seeing two sizes of handle bar mounts - 25.4 MM and 31.8 MM. I
assume I have the 25.4 but will confirm by measuring.
I have old center pull brakes and was wondering if the the combo
shifters/brake handles will create any problems here. I'm looking at
something like a Shimano ST-EFM50 set up.
Any other pitfalls I need to watch out for along with solutions?
Thanks for any help.
Mike O.