![]() Personally if your looking to convert an old steel frame to take modern equipment, the frame needs to be at least from the 70s to be a candidate for modernisation. How old is the frame? Although this 1950s frame is very nice, it won’t suit a conversion to modern components… ![]() To be honest lugged frames can look pretty similar but you really have to look at the details (if you like to learn more about steel frames, check out our framebuilding courses). However before you run off and buy a secondhand frame off ebay, there are a few things to bear in mind. Getting a classic looking bike with modern improvements is a great concept and there are now plenty of components available to help you do just that while keeping that retro look. I recommend you have a read because much of what I shared in that article still applies and will help you avoid buying something which you’ll regret later. In my last post I showed you how to look for problems when buying a secondhand frame with unknown history. Surely its better to give a neglected steel frame and new lease of life, rather than consign it to the skip? I would say our customers are split 50:50 between building their renovated frames up with period components and converting them to take modern equipment but in a retro style. If converting an older steel frame to take modern equipment is your thing then we can help… Convert an old steel frame to take modern equipment?
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