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I am contemplating shopping for a 1984 Somec body. My present roadbike is a 2001 Principia Rex with an Ultegra 9/2 group set. I would like to make use of this group set initially on the Somec on account of a restricted funds and would really like your recommendation please on what’s concerned:
The Somec has no backside bracket or headset and I assume the threads are Italian (the forks are unique Somec). Re. the headset: Whereas I will attempt to get one thing Italian, it is unlikely I discover one thing inexpensive (I am in Brazil the place import duties are astronomical and change fee even worse). I’ve learn that ISO headsets can be utilized on Italian bikes and I’ve seen different Somecs listed as having Shimano 600 headsets. There’s one listed on sale right here as a Shimano 600 Arabesque. It is from the 80s. Is it attainable or easy to suit one among these?
Backside brackets with Italian threading appears simple to search out new. I imagine my Ultegra cranks match on octolink spindles (please right me if I am unsuitable). After confirming the width and diameter of the shell, is it only a matter of discovering an Italian threaded BB with octolink spindle?
My third query is concerning the rear forks, whether or not or not they are going to accommodate a 9v cluster? Only a matter of stretching out the forks if not? There is a good bike store right here on the town that would do this. And might they be narrowed once more later if I determine to place one thing extra interval right again on at some later date?
Thanks rather a lot – Benefit from the lengthy weekend should you’re having one!
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