Bike question... (1)

frogonawire got me thinking. I need to learn about bike mechanics. I have an old road bike I rarely ride. I could take it apart (I mean all the way) and then as part of putting it back together I could upgrade some components.

2 really stooopid questions…

  1. How can I tell if the wheels are 700c or 27"?

  2. Why can’t I use Campagnolo with Shimano?

Please help this ignorant bike fool…

Yarf,

I’ve just completed such a winter project and can claim to be fairly knowlegeable/mechanical about upgrading old bikes. Send me a private email if you’ve got any specifics.

I apologize. It was not my intention to inspire deep thought. I knew the wheels on the bike were 27 because

a. it’s a really old bike

b. it’s marked on the tires

Campy with Shimano? mixed marriages require a lot of understanding and communication