Retro modern bikes.
 

So,
I picked up Slim Chance frameset. Thinking of going all modern for components. Likely Ultegra 6800 and deeper carbon wheels.
What are peoples thoughts on these builds?
I like the steel frame look with carbon wheels and the ride and performance of newer components and wheels. Nostalga isnt really in the cards for this as it was originally built with 6500 Ultegra. I dont mind swapping that stuff out as long as it will get ridden and used.
Anyone have any input of something like this?

I say go for it. 6800 is a tough group to beat at the performance per dollar ratio and I'm sure it'll look good on a round tubed steel bike.

I say go for it too!...
Here was mine (since sold)

One of my favorite bikes here was a celeste max lugged bianchi with deep carbon wheels.

Personally I really like the look

Do it.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1680/2...42562e42_b.jpg

Go for it, you'll love it. Let's see that frame.

This was to be my winter build. Finished a bit early... Ultegra 8000. Guessing you’d be looking at an end product some what similar?

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4739/...551d55a9_c.jpg

I intend to beat the hell out of em' in our group ride this weekend with this 25 pounder.

In favor.

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/merckx-m...r-29250_15.jpg

Yup, one of mine too. That's Zachary's old bike.

I thought for years I'd put deep carbon wheels on my Tommasini, never ended up happening. I did run my Enve 25s on it and have run my Campy Bullet 50s on my Koga MAX bike.

I love the look. There was a Sachs here somewhere w deep carbon wheels that blew my mind. Also jt’s^ is BA IMO. I say why not blend the two and enjoy the historic frame qualities and modern shiftiness.

Nice...

I concur, in favor. The suppleness of a lugged frameset with tight quick shifting modern components and stiff, fast wheels is a great combination. Ime, of course, ymmv.

I much prefer the look of my Merckx with my 8 speed record group, but I much prefer the ride and functionality you get with a new group. I was worried black / carbon with this frame would detract from the aesthetic but I actually like it a lot now...

From:
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To:
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I love the RetroMod look of vintage steel with deep carbon wheels.

The 1st 2 photos are my Master X Lite with DA 25th Anniversary that I may be updating to Campy 11spd soon, although the DA 9spd works perfectly.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4657/...4a9d54b9_b.jpgMaster 8.20.16 by , on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4656/...bed7514b_b.jpg20170826_185116_resized (002) by , on Flickr

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Here are some others that you may like .......

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https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4667/...fece51ec_z.jpgcolnago-master-dandw-1 by , on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4663/...e00d3c66_b.jpgDSC_1657 by , on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4757/...062864b1_z.jpgNitto B123 and Jag stem combo, Paul e-lever, Brooks swift saddle,and BLB leather bar tape by , on Flickr

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