Old Peugeot Course racer and Campagnolo Vento ?

Van Nick
Van Nick Posts: 68
edited June 2008 in Workshop
Hello,

I have an old (1980's) Peugeot Course racing (road) bike, very similar to the one on the following picture.

I need to replace the wheels and would like to replace them with Campagnolo Ventos, with a view to transferring them to a new frame when funds will allow.

Could anyone please tell me if these wheels are likely to be compatible with that frame, and if not, possibly suggest an alternative ?

I'm also wondering about the possibility of installing Campag Veloce gears, again with a view to transferring them to a new frame later on.

I would be most grateful for any help that anyone can offer.

Many thanks in advance

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Comments

  • robbarker
    robbarker Posts: 1,367
    They will work, but the frame is likely to be 126mm betwen the dropouts, whereas the wheels will be 130mm. Doesn't sound a lot, and you could get away with sprining the frame apart, but it's best to get the frame "cold set", which means bent in a controlled sort of way. Good LBS or framebuilder is the best option but you can DIY - have a look at Shedlonbrown.com.

    Thje other thing to be wary of is chain/cassette clearance against the stays but this is usually OK.

    Probably more fun to run it as a fixie and get a new bike on cyclescheme or Evans (etc) credit.
  • Van Nick
    Van Nick Posts: 68
    Hi Rob,

    Thank you for such an informed reply and I will certainly check that measurement.

    Thanks again

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