Hey there! My usual commuter bike (Avanti road bike) was hit by a car recently and the frame is damaged beyond repair.
A friend gave me this old frame he’s been holding onto. I’d like to put the components from my Avanti onto this frame so I can have a commuter bike at the ready.
Just wondering if anyone had any insight or advice as to how I’d go fitting a rear derailleur on? I have a Shimano Tiagra RD 4700. I’m not sure what was on it previously as I just received the frame and fork.
Also what are these little arrow shaped nubs for ? See pic #2
by horsesoda
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you need a claw hanger, like [this](https://www.amazon.com/SunRace-Shimano-Compatible-Index-Hanger/dp/B001PT8M8C/ref=asc_df_B001PT8M8C/)
the “arrow shaped nubs” are called pump pegs, they are for mounting a old style frame pump to your frame
The nubs are for holding a full-length frame pump, as shown. Probably not your jam, but that frame would make a SWEET singlespeed!
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Claw hanger, as was already suggested.
However check your rear dropout spacing. This frame may be spaced at 120mm, a modern wheel will be 130mm. The modern wheel would not fit the vintage frame without cold setting the frame.