![]() ![]() ![]() What order should I build? Does it even matter? I'm thinking de-rust/repaint frame -> wheels + drivetrain -> front fork + handlebar -> shifters + derailleurs -> misc parts (seat, pedals, lights, etc). What parts can you cheap out on and what parts should you pay the expense for? I have some ideas of what to spend on, but still looking for general opinions! Are there certain outdated standards to avoid? How do I look out for them? Are conversion kits available? Steel continues in use by builders of high-quality steel frames, though its dominance as a frame material has waned since the mid-1990s displaced largely by aluminum and carbon fiber lugging has. What should I look out for when finding a frame? Obvious ones being it fits and is in good shape, so this question is more in terms of part compatibility. For most of the bicycle's history, steel has been the primary material for bicycle frames, with lugged construction the primary assembling method. I'm fortunate to have a bike co-op in my town, so I'll have access to any tools needed. For components, I'm thinking mostly Shimano 105/Ultegra (or SRAM equivalent), depending on what I can find used. In general, it'll be a lugged steel frame completely stripped and repainted, with everything else being new modern parts. Like many, I've been getting more into biking during the pandemic, and have since been getting the upgrade bug! I love the look and feel of my vintage steel bike (1988 Panasonic Sport-DX) and got the idea in my head to use a vintage steel frame to build a bike using modern components. ![]()
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