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Bob Landry
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I have an old Stumpjumper (vintage 1983 or so) that I'd like to bring
into the 21st century to whatever degree possible. Hence, the
following questions.
1. The friction shifters on this bike are toast. I have a newer
Schwinn (my wife's, who can no longer ride) with SRAM twist shifters
that I can use. Would I also need to swap over the derailleurs on this
bike in order to use them? Would I be better off going with a complete
Shimano system, i.e. click shifters and derailleurs?
1b. Can I go with at least a 7 speed freewheel without major
modifications to the hub/wheel/axle/dropout spacing?
1c. Would it make more sense to just buy a new(er) rear wheel?
2. I'd like to lose the Shimano cantilevers and replace them with V
brakes. Will the newer brakes have enough reach to use on the older
fork/seat stay bosses?
2b. Do I need additional hardware to use V brakes on the older frame?
As in, new levers, cable hanger(s), etc?
3. I also want to get rid of the old bull-moose integrated bar and
stem. Will a new bar and stem combo work with the original threaded
headset?
Any and all help appreciated.
Bob
Just another nice basic flake.
(and old fart in training)
International Pipe-raising Day, Feb. 20th
into the 21st century to whatever degree possible. Hence, the
following questions.
1. The friction shifters on this bike are toast. I have a newer
Schwinn (my wife's, who can no longer ride) with SRAM twist shifters
that I can use. Would I also need to swap over the derailleurs on this
bike in order to use them? Would I be better off going with a complete
Shimano system, i.e. click shifters and derailleurs?
1b. Can I go with at least a 7 speed freewheel without major
modifications to the hub/wheel/axle/dropout spacing?
1c. Would it make more sense to just buy a new(er) rear wheel?
2. I'd like to lose the Shimano cantilevers and replace them with V
brakes. Will the newer brakes have enough reach to use on the older
fork/seat stay bosses?
2b. Do I need additional hardware to use V brakes on the older frame?
As in, new levers, cable hanger(s), etc?
3. I also want to get rid of the old bull-moose integrated bar and
stem. Will a new bar and stem combo work with the original threaded
headset?
Any and all help appreciated.
Bob
Just another nice basic flake.
(and old fart in training)
International Pipe-raising Day, Feb. 20th