hi people. i have an 08 cindercone and i like the reliability of modern components but dislike the riding position (sit up and beg) and the harsh feel of the aluminium frame. i also have a steel kilauea frame which i have just received.
so the plan is to build a retro frame with modern components. i know it has beed done before so i dont consider myself some sort of pioneer. i was just wondering what preoblems i may face.
the plan is to use a set of rock shox pilot forks running 80mm, hope disks (using adapter on the rear. if i like the bike when built i'll get tabs fitted) xt hollowtech bb/cranks and 27 speed shimano running gear.
my worries are...
1. is the frame strong enough for the disks?
2.is the bottom bracket shell ok for external bearings
3. can i get disk tabs added?
4. is 80mm ok or will it upset the frame?
5. am i going to ruin a light bike by putting all this modern gear on it?
6. am i missing something?
any comments will be greatly received. if i am being an idiot with this i'd rather know before i put time into it!
cheers dudes
so the plan is to build a retro frame with modern components. i know it has beed done before so i dont consider myself some sort of pioneer. i was just wondering what preoblems i may face.
the plan is to use a set of rock shox pilot forks running 80mm, hope disks (using adapter on the rear. if i like the bike when built i'll get tabs fitted) xt hollowtech bb/cranks and 27 speed shimano running gear.
my worries are...
1. is the frame strong enough for the disks?
2.is the bottom bracket shell ok for external bearings
3. can i get disk tabs added?
4. is 80mm ok or will it upset the frame?
5. am i going to ruin a light bike by putting all this modern gear on it?
6. am i missing something?
any comments will be greatly received. if i am being an idiot with this i'd rather know before i put time into it!
cheers dudes