Exage 300

Hi All...

In the throws of purchasing an "older' bike with Exage 300. Bike has done very little work and is in
excellent cond'.

I'm seeking any info good / bad on the Exage 300 regarding the converting to possible STI and maybe
16 speed rather than current 14 speed.

Thanks in advance

Noel

 

"Noel" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> Hi All...
>
> In the throws of purchasing an "older' bike with Exage 300. Bike has done very little work and is
> in excellent cond'.
>
> I'm seeking any info good / bad on the Exage 300 regarding the converting to possible STI and
> maybe 16 speed rather than current 14 speed.
>
> Thanks in advance

Exage wheels were freewheel wheels if memory serves. In order to make an intelligent change you'd
have to convert to an 18 speed. Buy a set of 9-speed wheels, a new rear derailleur and a set of
9-speed downtube shifters.

The latest 9-speed hubs need to have the rear triangle reset to 130 mm by a local shop that has the
proper tools. This is easily done if you have a steel frame. If you have an aluminum frame you'll
just have to push the rear wheel in each time. It's no big deal but is a little irritating to fight
it every time.

 

"Noel" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> Hi All...
>
> In the throws of purchasing an "older' bike with Exage 300. Bike has done very little work and is
> in excellent cond'.
>
> I'm seeking any info good / bad on the Exage 300 regarding the converting to possible STI and
> maybe 16 speed rather than current 14 speed.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Noel

Spend a little extra cash to get a current bike. Otherwise you'll be paying for it for years as you
fight the retrofit. a