Old frame, new groupset?

rqy99g
rqy99g Posts: 24
edited August 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi

I've been offered an old (1994) Saracen Kili Flyer frame which origionally was 24 speed, would I have issues fitting current Shimano gear? If yes what would the advice be to get it ride-able again?

Simon
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Nope it should all work fine, but if it was me I'd stick 8 speed stuff on anyway - available, cheap and tough.
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  • rqy99g
    rqy99g Posts: 24
    cooldad wrote:
    Nope it should all work fine, but if it was me I'd stick 8 speed stuff on anyway - available, cheap and tough.

    Hi Cooldad

    Are you talking about Shimano Alivio or are there other alternatives?

    Ta

    Simon
    "I Like Boring Things", Andy Warhol
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    That's decent stuff, but I like the retro 8 speed stuff - old XT, STX shifters etc. Sometimes available NOS, or the classifieds of Retrobike.
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