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I have installed the new g springs,unfortunately shifting problems still exist on the smaller cogs!The shifter definitely feels crisper in each position both with thumb lever and paddle,so I'm starting to wonder if it's the rear mech.

Thanks hamster that's good to know!Fingers crossed when I get the new g springs in shifting will be problem free.

That is interesting my shifters have 9 speed etched into the levers and the rear mech has a B-tension screw.It is a triple,by the way if that makes any difference? My shifters are the same as these, https://www.wootibicycles.com/ebay/all34/196.JPG

Thanks for the words of encouragement hamster I'll let you know when I have fitted the new g springs what the result is.I'll also check the outer cable is snug in the ergo body as you suggest!

I have a mid 90's Colnago Super with Campy 9 speed Veloce groupset.The right hand ergo shifter shifts up and down the cassette,but skips over the second and third cog and the paddle shifter feels a little vague and spongy. I have stripped the shifter and inspected all the component parts and...

I think you are right there is no reference in the old catalogue to a choice of top tube lengths just three basic sizes, 21'' being the smallest. Of course,in those days bike fit was a fairly alien concept,one just adjusted the height of the saddle and off you went!lol

That is very nice I have one in a similar size 21'' seat post and 22.5'' top tube C to C. May I ask what your frame measures?

I have a 1983 JPS Special black and gold Raleigh Record sprint with a 21'' seat tube.The top tube is 22.5'' long and at my height of 5'7'' a little stretched out! According to the catalogue specs of the time the smallest size the RRS was available in was 21'',but was there a choice in top tube...

Thanks,this is what I suspected!

By the way,will the 8 speed rear derailleur with 8 speed shifters index with the 7 speed cassette without issue?

Thanks for the replies guys all good to know!

I have a Mavic wheelset with Shimano 105 hubs the freewheel is 7 speed HG 126mm axle width. Will current production 7 speed Shimano HG cassettes fit the vintage HG freewheel hub? The rear derailleur I will be using is a Shimano 105 marked RD1056 short cage.How many teeth maximum can I...

Thanks for the replies.It will be 8 speed,so I'll see as suggested how it fits and performs,but do accept cold setting is probably the best way of dealing with a wider hub.

Thanks for the reply.Logically because it's such a small difference it would seem to me to be unnecessary,too,but I thought I'd ask for some opinions anyway.

Is it worthwhile or unnecessary to cold set a frame when going from 126mm to 130mm hub spacing?

A fantastic job absolutely stunning!

Just about every vid from GCN is either an ad' or an attempt to influence what you buy!

Great job you have done and a very enjoyable thread an inspiration for future projects! I hope you enjoy riding it.

It's looking really good not far to go now!

It's looking really good!