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That was my plan for it, clear coat (also for checking the repair done on the downtube) rat bike build. But I am never home and the frame was just gathering dust and rust and the friend I gave it to is rather a shiny bike person!
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I took an old Raleigh Record Ace from 126 to 120. Then out to 130 and then 135. Now back to 130 (I used to change the setup a lot). The frame is still going strong. Fitting a Nexus 8 Hub is next on the plans.
Just make sure you line up the dropouts parallel, not just splay the chain/seatstays.
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Good idea. Get some proper cam QRs and it will be great with road wheels.
Use the Sheldon Brown method for respacing though. And get yourself a vernier caliper for measuring.
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Thinking of respacing my 2013 Pompino from 120mm to 130. Bad idea?
^ go for a clearcoat to show off those scars! Nice project. Chainstay dent looks a bit sketchy though.