Guest Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 could this be a good donor bike? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/33006-litage-48cm-small/
Mr SingleTrack Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 Ok, so I got this Cosmos from my old man...it still has the shifters on the frame... I am totally clueless when it comes to most things, especially road bikes, but I've been told it would cost an arm and a leg to convert to the shifters that fit on the handlebar? I'm thinking of fixing the bike up and using it for the 5150, but if its going to be more expensive than a new one, why bother.I attached the only pics I have of the bike...apologies for the quality of the second... Suggestions? Opinions please...?anything can be fixed with a good hammer I say get it serviced and ride it like it is for a while
Guest Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 maybe fit these? http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-sora-sti-levers
Chro Mo Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 There's nothing wrong with downtube shifters. Keep em! Have the bike cleaned up and serviced and enjoy riding a piece of history!Damn straight. I have had a 1980s Shimano 600 Rd on a new 12-27 cassette with no issues at all. Friction shifting rocks! It's much more intuitive and tactile anyway.
Chro Mo Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 You must be tall, man! That is a big bike - must be 61+cm? Looks cool! How many gears do you actually want? That freewheel at the back must be 6 speed or less. 21 will probably be your highest gear. If want/need more, I would suggest purchasing a new rear wheel or wheelset, or lacing the rim to a modern rear hub. You should be able to use the exage RD on a new hub. derailleurs are cheap 2nd hand anyway. All rear derailleurs, except SRAM, will work with the downtube shifters. Good luck, and welcome to the steel tribe. Enjoy!
javadude Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 derailleurs are cheap 2nd hand anyway. All rear derailleurs, except SRAM, will work with the downtube shifters. Out of curiosity, why wont the Sram der's work with DT shifters?
Guest Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 You must be tall, man! That is a big bike - must be 61+cm? Looks cool! its a 56/58ish...the frame makes it look huge, but its normal...Im 193cm btw.
Chro Mo Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 It has to do with the 1:1 actuation of sram derailleurs vs 2:1 on shimano. Although, I have read reports of mtb X7 RDs working with friction shifters(although those were made by Suntour). I may be corrected by someone more knowledgeable, so watch this space.....
Chro Mo Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 its a 56/58ish...the frame makes it look huge, but its normal...Im 193cm btw.Cool. looking at the head-tube, it looks like a very big frame. Have you measured the seat-tube?
Guest Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 sorry for the Picasso...but you get the idea of measurements
Chro Mo Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 Yup, i do! Cheers. Enjoy the refurb, you'll get hooked!I did! Have a good one.
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