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@Mookyama
@andyBmore Sure it helps; thanks a lot!
We'll always learn faster and better from our mistakes than others. This is my 1st bullhorn and 1st bike project, so will be a nice and maybe expensive experience. Dear pockets, please cover your ears.
I could find a cheaper bike, in some whatever online shop, buy it and have a lot of fun, but this bike I hope will be with me forever. So why should I don't make a personal madness trying to get this bike done. I will appreciate it more if it is done by hand..made :D
About the wheelset, hmmm... first choice is a pair of H+Son 42SL rims, Sapim/DT spokes, still looking for a good choice for the black hubs ('elp!) and... red nipples. I found yesterday that my gf has red nipples on a Specialized Jett Expert and this detail looks interesting on a black rim.
Brass or not to brass nipples? Or other choice?
Crank : Miche 49T/22 or 50T/23, same ratio as 44T/20, black.
Next :
Thinking about 20-25km/h, braking will be less needed than a red22 or record. I was thinking about a 50-60e pair, black or white, like Miche, XLC (because the colors combo - black, red and white?), Campa Skeleton
Any suggestions are very welcome. Thanks!