Hugh Manatee
Veteran
I am giving serious consideration to buying an old Claud Butler tourer in 531ST. Thing is, I probably wouldn't use it for touring very often. I am wanting a strong steel frame that isn't as heavy as my old MTB. I want to use it as a winter bike running 25 tyres and mudguards. My questions are mainly concerned with parts compatibility.
1. Can I use ordinary brake levers? I have some nice old XT II cantilevers but will they work with 600 aero levers? I don't know about cable pull ratios.
2. I'm assuming there won't be an issue running a double chainset instead of the more usual triple?
3. Following on, I'll just be able to use my current BB?
Thanks as ever.
1. Can I use ordinary brake levers? I have some nice old XT II cantilevers but will they work with 600 aero levers? I don't know about cable pull ratios.
2. I'm assuming there won't be an issue running a double chainset instead of the more usual triple?
3. Following on, I'll just be able to use my current BB?
Thanks as ever.