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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: rarman1 on December 05, 2006, 02:53 AM

Title: old school frame new skool parts
Post by: rarman1 on December 05, 2006, 02:53 AM

i'm building a gt pro performer, but want to know if there is any benifit to fitting some new school parts i.e. threadless forks, primo cranks, etc

thanks
rob

Title: Re: old school frame new skool parts
Post by: oberonspacefruit on December 05, 2006, 08:32 AM

well, it will probably ride a bit better. you can use better brakes on 1 1/8th forks. better stem too.

Title: Re: old school frame new skool parts
Post by: TwoBobRob on December 05, 2006, 06:09 PM

Thats about it   :)  cranks for strength and lightness,  decent forks for strength and AD brakes if you choose to get ones with lugs on.  Well worth it for a regular rider  :)