979 vitus build

[latman]

those shifters are 10 speed ? so i assume the cassette is also , and therefore 130mm OLD wheel ?

 

[floridacyclist]

those shifters are 10 speed ? so i assume the cassette is also , and therefore 130mm OLD wheel ?

Yes, the shifters are 10 speed. I was lucky the frame had 130 mm spacing. I was able to upgrade with modern equipment and new wheels! I found the shifter boss covers from a forum member on this thread.

 

[latman]

Can I upgrade my vitus with shimano ultegra ergo shifters and 7 speed? Also are there adapters available to convert the Downtube shifter bosses? This is my first ever build. I know the spacing is 126 mm.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Doug

i thought you said it was 126 mm spacing ?

 

[floridacyclist]

i thought you said it was 126 mm spacing ?[/quote]

I read my tape measure wrong. Mavic Open Pro rims with 130mm Shimano 105 Hubs fit perfect.